Buffalo's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Buffalo's Cafe, located at 1421 Hwy 16 W in Griffin, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 24, 2026. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with wiping cloths and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Across six recorded inspections, Buffalo's Cafe has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 5, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
23
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
35
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping towels are not being stored in sanitizing solution in between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed non-food grade equipment is being used for food prep (ex. Ryobi drill for peeling potatoes).
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed interior door of cooler on cook line is in disrepair.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces are not clean (ex. exteriors and interiors of coolers, alto shams, fryers, handles of equipment, prep table legs, crevices of cook line, hood vent, bulk food containers, shelving throughout, sink handles).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls underneath and behind equipment needs detailed cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors in disrepair throughout kitchen and bar area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor in disrepair in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored on shelf above food items.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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