The Buffalo Spot

320 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The Buffalo Spot has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensils, between-use storage”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no clean-up kit or written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events on site at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided PIC with department documentation on clean-up plan

2-501.11

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed utensils in-use utensils during pauses in food preparation or dispensing for milk shakes and soft serve station sitting in sanitizing solution. In-use utensils may not be stored in chemical sanitizer or ice between uses. Keep utensils in dry containers and ensure to wash prior to every 4hours

3-304.12

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of 47*F for walk-in refrigeration unit. Walk-in was observed being used for several TCS products. Observed single door freezer, walk-in freezer, and two prep fridges holding at or below 41*F. Operator is instructed to repair walk-in refrigeration unit to reach the required 41*F or below and to not use unit for TCS items until verified at 41*F or below. Failure to meet the required 41*F or below at walk-in may result in suspension permit for facility

4-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

3-304.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Buffalo Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Buffalo Spot on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Buffalo Spot?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Buffalo Spot.

How does The Buffalo Spot compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Buffalo Spot most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Buffalo Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Buffalo Spot have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Buffalo Spot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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