Old Tyme Grill & Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Old Tyme Grill & Buffet has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average is 85, putting Old Tyme Grill & Buffet squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of dishes stored clean with old food debris. Advised to clean to sight & touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple damaged /broken floor tiles in the walk-in freezer. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good condition. Shall be corrected by next routine inspection.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple pans (large and small) stored in the main kitchen stacked wet. Advised PIC all cookware shall be properly air dried before stacked. COS: PIC properly stored items to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
82
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed employee fill sanitizer bucket in the hand sink. Advised PIC a hand sinks shall be used for hand washing only.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of dishes stored clean with old food debris. Advised to clean to sight & touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed line ants & roaches on the kitchen. Advised to contact pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
78
Feb 17, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black substance on the surfaces of the (3) soda nozzles in the buffet area. Also observed encrusted food on a fork in the buffet area. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple pans (large and small) stored in the main kitchen stacked wet. Advised PIC all cookware shall be properly air dried before stacked. COS: PIC properly stored items to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles cooling in the walk-in cooler with the lid on tight. Advised on cooling methods. COS: Container was loosely covered.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above at the front buffet area. Advised PIC TCS foods shall hot hold at 135F or higher. COS: Foods discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch face then use spatula to flip chicken on the grill and touch pants without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised on when to was procedures. COS: Employee was hands and changed gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below in the walk-in cooler, reach in cooler (main kitchen) and front buffet area. Advised PIC when cold holding TCS foods the temperature shall cold hold at 41 degree or below. COS: Products were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine using bleach as a sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm CL. Advised PIC the sanitizer shall measure between 50-100ppm CL. Advised to sanitize in the 3-compartment sink until dish machine is repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed foods uncovered at the desert area (front buffet). Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to protect against contamination
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered/ covered foods carts in the walk-in cooler contaminated by condensation dripping from the ceiling directly on to the product. Advised PIC all food shall be safe and honestly presented. COS: Employee discarded items.
511-6-1.04(1)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable manner that employee's were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms & illnesses to management. Advised PIC to review policy with employee's & have policy readily available.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing a wiping cloth in the hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be used for hand washing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no procedures for employee's to follow when responding to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC to have procedures for employee's to follow & have procedures readily available.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered in the walk in cooler and at the desert area (front buffet). Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to protect against contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report at all times. COS: PIC posted the current inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
58
Feb 26, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored behind raw fish in the prep top cooler. Also observed raw chicken stored above raw pork chops. Advised PIC to store all raw animal products according to their final cook temperature. COS: PIC re-arranged the items according to final cook temp.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee using hand sink to fill up sanitizer bucket in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC on proper hand sink usage. COS: Employee stopped filling the bucket.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observer water temperature at 3 hand sinks in the main kitchen area below 100 degrees F. Advised PIC on proper water temperature. COS: PIC adjusted valve.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles and walls with food debris and residue on the surfaces. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised PIC when cold holding TCS foods the temperature shall cold hold at 41 degree or below. COS: Products were placed in the cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several utensils (spatula, spoons, ice scop) with encrusted food debris on the surfaces stored with clean items. Also observed rusting of metal strainer, multiple sheet pans with brown/black debris on surfaces, and tongs with food debris on the surfaces stored with clean item. COS: PIC moved bin to the compartment sink for utensils to be washed.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black substance on food contact surfaces of two ice machines (back kitchen area and back wait station). Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed employee using sanitizer bucket at the back wait station with concentration of 25 ppm CL. Advised PIC when using chlorine as a disinfectant the concentration shall measure between 50-100 ppm CL. Advised PIC to change bucket.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Upon arrival observed two ice bins open while not in use. Advised PIC to keep TCS food covered at all times. COS: Ice bin lids were closed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (cut honey dew melon) cooling with the lids on tight. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed encrusted debris on the floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the main kitchen area. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light entry at the back door in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC to repair door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Tyme Grill & Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Tyme Grill & Buffet on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Tyme Grill & Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Old Tyme Grill & Buffet.
How does Old Tyme Grill & Buffet compare to other restaurants in Jonesboro?
Old Tyme Grill & Buffet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jonesboro average of 85.
Has Old Tyme Grill & Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Old Tyme Grill & Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Old Tyme Grill & Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Old Tyme Grill & Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Tyme Grill & Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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