Buffalo's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Buffalo's Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Buffalo's Cafe's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed TCS foods (blue cheese 47 degrees Fahrenheit, Texarkana corn 46 degrees Fahrenheit) cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler on main cook service line. CA: TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. COS: The PIC chose to discard the food items. The foods were observed to be stored in closed containers sitting above the fill line in the cooler. Multiple reference temperatures were taken to ensure proper cooler functionality.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed container of raw chicken stored over a container of raw fajita steak in prep top cooler on main cook line. CA: Raw animal foods must be vertically separated based on final cook temperatures. COS: PIC properly arranged the containers based off of final cooking temperature. No contamination was observed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed handwashing sink in bar area with no soap. CA: Handwashing sinks must be supplied and available for employee use at all times. COS: An employee replaced the soap at the handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed plastic container placed in handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: The container was removed from the handwashing sink
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed sanitizer solutions in multiple sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm Quat. CA: Quat sanitizer must be maintained between 200-400 ppm Quat COS: PIC remade all sanitizer buckets. Sanitizer verified at 300 ppm Quat.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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Aug 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed multiple working containers of food removed from their original container not identified by their common names. Corrective Action: Discussed labeling working containers of food with their common names unless that food can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta. The PIC labeled all working containers of foods with their common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed clean cooking utensils (tongs, etc) stored hanging on a metal bar that was covered in an accumulation of residue and in need of cleaning. Corrective Action: Discussed storage area for cleaned cooking utensils. Cleaned utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location. The PIC properly cleaned the storage area.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed daylight coming through the cracks around the back entrance when the door was closed. Corrective Action: Discussed ensuring that the outer openings of the establishment can be properly sealed when not in operation. The PIC will take steps to have the door repaired so that it properly seals when shut. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Establishment did not have a bodily fluid clean up kit. CA: Discussed requirements for a bodily fluid clean up kit with CFSM. Provided educational handout for how to properly use a bodily fluid clean up kit. CFSM ordered multiple bodily fluid clean up kits for the facility.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm in dishmachine. CA: Discussed testing frequency of chemical dishmachine with CFSM. CFSM will have dishmachine serviced by a certified contractor and will use 3-compartment sink to properly clean all dishes. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: CFSM not aware of their responsibility to inform food employees of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food to the person in charge so that it can be reported to the regulatory authority. CA: Discussed reviewing and having all food employees sign the food employee reporting agreement with the CFSM. A food employee reporting agreement form was provided to the CFSM. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine out of order in main kitchen area. CA: Discussed having ice machine repaired or replaced with CFSM. CFSM will have ice machine repaired or replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gasket on walk in freezer door in poor repair. Observed door to walk in freezer not closing properly and boards underneath freezer appearing to sag. CA: Discussed having walk in freezer repaired or replaced with CFSM. Walk in freezer must be able to properly close. CFSM will have gasket replaced and discus repair options with a licensed technician. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable across facility. CA: Discussed replacing cutting boards with CFSM. CFSM discarded all cutting boards that are no longer properly cleanable and ordered new cutting boards.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo's Cafe on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Buffalo's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Buffalo's Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has Buffalo's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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