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Buffalo Brothers

1289 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 11, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12 Hand drying provision Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) IndividualHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand drying provision Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual; disposable towels; Pf (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf or (C) A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity; pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Pf Handsink near preparation area and walk in cooler had a malfunctioning paper towel dispenser. Ensure all equipment is check daily to ensure functionality.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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criticalCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf) Observed chute; and interior walls of ice machine with accumulation of microbial growth. equipment associated with non tcs food shall be cleaned to sight and touch. 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization - Temperature; pH; Concentration and Hardness (P) Dish machine is dispensing sanitizer around 10ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Dish machine needs to be have concentration increased between 50-200ppm.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Ribs inside cold drawer were at a temperature of 44 degrees F. All other food items in the remaining 5 cold drawers were sustaining temperatures at 39-41F. Ribs were wrapped in plastic wrap. CDI by removing plastic wrap from food items and placing in walk in cooler to lower temperature prior to being moved back to cold drawer.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) bottle that was unlabeled stored undern neath serve counter and behind preparation unit was not labeled sanitizer indicating the contenets of the container. CDI by labeling during inspection. Repeat.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS foodEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed several food items with plastic ramekins used as scoops. CDI by removing ramekins and replacing with ladles.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed wings in walk in cooler that were not below the 70 degrees threshold within the two hour mark. CDI by flipping wings in the tub to allow release of heat form wings at the bottom and rearranged in the freezer. Wings were tempted again at 2:30pm and one batch had a temperature of 59-74F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottle of bleach on top of dish machine in unlabeled bottle. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. Bottle labeled during inspection. Bleach solution shall be at correct sanitizer concentration when using on food contact surfaces.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Recommend placing wings on a sheet tray in freezer to facilitate maximum cold air flow and heat release. Make sure to not start cooling till wings reach 135 degrees F. Observed boiled eggs in preparation unit at a temperature of 50 degrees F. Ensure boiled eggs are cooled to 41 degrees F prior to placing in preparation unit. .

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) Several wet wiping cloths were stored on prep surfaces and shelves in between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. CDI-Wiping cloths were placed into Ecolab Sink and surface sanitizer.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode —Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use and remove stickers. Observed avocados in preparation unit that still had stickers. CDI avocados were washed and stickers were removed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS foodEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed several food items with plastic ramekins used as scoops. CDI by removing ramekins and replacing with ladles.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stacks of metal trays/container that were not fully air dried prior to being stacked.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed lift top on preparation unit used for salads with a broken hinge.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) Soap not available at handwashing sink in dish area nor at handwashing sink in back prep area. All handwashing sinks shall be supplied with soap. Corrected During Inspection - Soap was replaced at handwashing sink in back prep area. Both soap dispensers at dish area handwashing sink are broken. Advised PIC to keep soap at this sink until it can be repaired or replaced.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14 Cooling (P) Four large bins of cooked chicken wings observed between 42-45 F that were cooked and cooled yesterday (9/2/25). Temperature control for safety foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135 F to 70 F and within a total of 6 hours to 41 F. These products did not make the proper cooling requirements. Corrected During Inspection - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken wings exceeding 41 F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Potato soup; French onion soup; and chili observed in steam unit between 98-110 F. Steam unit was not turned on upon discovery. Temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 135 F or higher. Corrected During Inspection - All soups were immediately discarded

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Chili observed in walk in cooler with a prep date of 8/25/25; which exceeds the 7 day shelf life. Temperature control for safety; ready to eat foods shall be discarded once the 7 day shelf life has been met. Corrected During Inspection - PIC voluntarily discarded product

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Chicken wings were cooled in largeFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Chicken wings were cooled in large; deep; covered containers that were stacked on top of one another at the front of the walk in cooler closest to the door. Quickly cool foods using methods such as open/vented shallow pans; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to facilitate heat transfer. Corrected During Inspection - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken wings exceeding 41 F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (Core)Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (Core); A few food items in the steam table and BBQ sauce dispenser were missing lids. Cut lemons were stored uncovered in the wait station. Food must be protected from dust; splash; sneezes; etc. at all times while being stored and prepared. CDI-Items were covered.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 3, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) Several wet wiping cloths were stored on prep surfaces and shelves in between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. CDI-Wiping cloths were placed into Ecolab Sink and surface sanitizer.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; The dish drying shelves are rusting and peeling. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Replace/repaint shelves so clean dishes can be stored on a smooth; clean surface.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; PF; Facility's test strips for Sink/Surface sanitizer expired on July 2022. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations by 10/12/24. You can text or email photo to inspector at (919) 210-5228 or Jamie.Phelps@wake.gov; or inspector will return 10/12/24 to verify that you obtained new strips.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 9, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottle of bleach on top of dish machine in unlabeled bottle. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. Bottle labeled during inspection. Bleach solution shall be at correct sanitizer concentration when using on food contact surfaces.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; A few containers with sticker or sticker residue on the outside of the container; no dishes stacked with stickers on food-contact portion of the containers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. All dishes taken to dish area during inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Inside top portion of ice machine where ice is dropped after it is made; is soiled with pink residue buildup. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent buildup of soil or residues. Clean the inside of the bin more frequently.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; House made ranch; coleslaw and blue cheese dressing in portion cups double panned in flip top cooler on make line and stacked over fill line. Items in the cooler at 36F and dressing cups below the fill line at 40F. Items over fill line removed during inspection. Keep extras of dressing in bottom of unit and do not stack over fill line. Full points taken for repeat violation.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee coffee cup without lid on shelf above breading station; employee container of food in salad reach-in cooler on top shelf. Employees items shall be located in a designated area where they can not contaminate food; equipment; utensils and single-service items. Items re-located during inspection.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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