BUFFALO CHIPS REST
26620 OLD US 41
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on salad make table. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing wall tiles in several areas and damaged plaster in multiple areas.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Metal ceiling in dry storage is soiled.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles for storage of barbeque sauce Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ribs were stored above portioned sauces in the walk-cooler. Employee moved ribs to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling observed between the steam table and the fry area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of packaged food on the dry storage shelving by the back door. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the reach-in cooler door next to the oven. Torn gaskets on the reach-in cooler door on the cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large stock pot of barbecue sauce was stored directly on the floor in the prep area. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to walls in multiple areas. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles to store barbecue sauce.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of seasoned taco meat was dated 11-29; container of pico de gallo was dated 12-4; container of pulled pork was dated 12-9.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of seasoned taco meat was dated 11-29; container of pico de gallo was dated 12-4; container of pulled pork was dated 12-9.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, observed in the flip top cooler in the kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron and sweatshirt stored with sugar packets and ketchup on a shelf in dry storage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of bread and jugs of oil stored on floor in dry storage.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage (missing tiles) to wall in several areas.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant stored on a shelf with wing sauce in the kitchen and the hostess station.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in basin indicating use as a dump sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas in the back of the house. Damaged walls in multiple areas, rendering them no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook observed wearing a bracelet. One cook was wearing a wristwatch. Both were engaged in cooking.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the machine by the rear entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plexiglass dividers at the bar observed cracked with heavy build-up of mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to three-compartment blocked by dirty dishes on the floor directly in front. Food debris in hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Sink is being used as a dump sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored in the Panko breading.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the back of the house. Walls damaged in several areas throughout the back of the house, not smooth and easily cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water was on the prep table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for the soda gun observed to have a heavy white build-up Damaged plexiglass dividers at the bar observed with old tape and mold-like build-up.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jugs previously containing commercially-prepared dressings are re-used to store sauces.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Guacamole was thawing at room temperature.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned Beef in the walk-in cooler was dated 12-6 (8 days). Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to the three-compartment was filled with ice. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).