Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Buffaloe Lanes - Cary

Name: Buffaloe Lanes - Cary
Address: 151 High House Rd, Wake County, NC

151 High House Rd

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - hand sink near front counter was partially blocked by trash can and stepping stairs. CDI by relocating stairs an trash can but also noted there was another hand sink within 20ft.

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.

Mar 26, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 2, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Pulled pork was repackaged on 6/22/24; and available for service 7/2/24. Refrigerated; ready to eat; TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall be discarded within 7 days of preparation or removal from commercial packaging. CDI-Containers of pulled pork were voluntarily discarded. Educational materials on date marking and Listeria were provided to PIC.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 20, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-301.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed

Inspector’s notes

3-301.11; Priority; Employee picked up a cookie with bare hands for service. Employees may not touch ready to eat food with bare hands unless washing fruits and vegetables. CDI-Reviewed rules with PIC. Facility has tongs; gloves; and tissue paper in kitchen for use in transferring ready to eat foods.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; The 3-compartment sink had dried food residue in the first compartment. Ware washing equipment shall be cleaned at least once daily; and be maintained clean. CDI-Sink compartment was cleaned.

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, Dec 20, 2023 · Original Source