Buffalo Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Buffalo Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Buffalo Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler at 48 degrees f. Ground beef in the reach in cooler was observed at 46 degrees f. PIC is using ice for all TCS foods including shrimp, raw chicken, and raw beef. PIC advised that she received a quote to fix the cooler but it was too expensive. PIC advised that the cooler would use ice during the lunch rush and place TCS foods in the walk in cooler during the non peak time until the cooler is repaired. PIC will email a copy of the completed work order to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 02/09/26. A follow up will be conducted on 2/4/26.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a customer order a undercooked burger without the presence of a consumer advisory. The cashier asked how the customer wanted her burger cooked. The customer ordered the burger medium rear. PIC was advised that undercooked burgers could not be offered without a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder. PIC communicated that the establishments takes the customer's request to undercook the burger but most of the time they cook the burger well done.PIC advised that taking an order for a undercooked burger without a consumer advisory was a violation and to cease taking undercooked orders immediately. PIC advised the customer that their burger was going to be cooked well done.
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a bus tub of chicken wings stored on top of the trash on next to the deep fryer. PIC corrected on site by moving the cooked chicken.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash build up in the dumpster area.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
70
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several containers of Coleslaw prepared on 7/18/25 were observed at 46 degrees. PIC discarded the coleslaw in question.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed several staff members not wearing proper hair restraints while preparing food. PIC will provide hair restraints to anyone handling or preparing room by 7/25/25.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in wiping cloth buckets containing quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. The sanitizing solution was observed at 500 ppm. Wiping cloths stored in quat sanitizer must be stored between 200-400 ppm. PIC corrected on site by remaking the sanitizer solution. The sanitizer was then observed at 200 ppm after the PIC added water.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the knobs on the three compartment sink leaking. PIC will contact maintenance and have the leak repaired by 7/28/25. PIC will email a copy of the service work order to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 7/28/25. rence
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sitting in the three compartment sink at 48 degrees F. A staff member advised that it was a staging area prior to wings being cooked. CA- PIC advised to place raw chicken wings in the walk in cooler. PIC was also advised to use the prep sink for raw meat only. A colander can be used to wash vegetables in the three compartment sink. PIC will change the veggie preparation sink to a meat sink by 1/31/25. All TCS foods must maintain a minimum temperature of 41 degrees or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up on some of the ceiling tile in the kitchen area. PIC advised to clean the ceiling on a regular basis to prevent build up. CA- PIC will have the remaining ceiling tile replaced by 2/25/25.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Par cooked chicken stored with raw chicken in the walk in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler gasket in bad repair Some of the shelves are in bad repair in the walk in cooler. Shelves also beginning to rust.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster plug missing. Hole observed in the front of the other dumpster
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Build up observed on the ceiling tile
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Self-closure missing on the back door
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Fryer basked wires broken and in bad repair.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed season salt stored with disinfecting wipes and multi-purpose cleaner and Lysol stored with soy sauce and honey mustard packets on the front end.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water in the women and men's restroom. The water temperature in both restrooms got up to 54F degrees which does not met the requirement of 85 degrees. A plumber will need to be called immediately to fix the problem.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (2) pans of white rice and (1) pan of par cooked chicken in the walk in cooler with no preparation or disposal date. Also observed a container of coleslaw in the reach in cooler with no date marking. PIC added dates (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in freezer not holding an ambient temperature of 0F. Food in the freezer was not frozen, but was holding a temperature of 41F or below. Food is thawing. The freezer will need to fixed or replaced.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the permit posted expired in 2023. Facility owe a payment of $250.00 to the Health Department. Must be paid in 10 days.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board on the prep unit with deep cuts. Please sand the board down and seal or replace the board.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a grease build-up on the back of the fryers.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceilings in the kitchen with a thick dust/grease debris. Please schedule to have the ceilings cleaned. Also the top around the countertop in the dining room needs cleaning too. (Repeat)
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed an employee's drink on the countertop on the front-end while food was getting bagged up (Repeat).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Grill?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Grill.
How does Buffalo Grill compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
Buffalo Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has Buffalo Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Buffalo Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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