Buffalo Chip Saloon & Smokehouse
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
The Buffalo Chip Saloon & Smokehouse, located at 6811 E Cave Creek Rd in Cave Creek, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 8, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and one minor violation. Across six scored inspections, the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Smokehouse has historically maintained a mostly low-risk rating.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed roast which was prepared the day before with internal temperature of 46-47F. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. The roast was over 4 inches thick in parts. Advised manager onsite and by phone regarding resizing thick meats prior to cooling to ensure the cooling parameters are properly met. The improperly cooled roast was discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of Roach Away boric acid and Raid ant and roach spray in the kitchen near the entrance. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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