Buffalo's Cafe

5990 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31210
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Buffalo's Cafe, located at 5990 Zebulon Rd in Macon, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, cleanability of surfaces, and ventilation. Buffalo's Cafe has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across three recorded visits.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Dec 19, 2024
Initial
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stainless steel bowls stored as clean with visible food debri present. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. EHS informed the PIC of the need for staff to re-wash dishes.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple units in the facility not in operation: steam wells, prep top, 3-door REF not operating, and the REF drawers not maintaining temperature. PIC informed EHS prior that the unit were not working due to damaged caused by GA Power. Items at the top of the prep table and in the REF drawers were on ice baths and the steam wells were not in use; the 3-door REF still had a tub of ice cream and bread inside; mold builing on shelving. EHS informed the PIC of the issue and he discarded the ice cream. PIC stated that the repair company comes in weekly but only services one unit at a time. (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. PIC is to have all equipment serviced ASAP.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed drink cup, tumbler, and two phones store on the shelving above the prep top coolers. b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. EHS informed the PIC; the drink cup was removed. PIC is to create a designated area for all personal items away from food prep and storage.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)