Big Nate's Family BBQ

1722 N Banning, Mesa, AZ 85205
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Big Nate's Family BBQ has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Big Nate's Family BBQ is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed whole cooked chicken in upright kitchen hot unit 130*f degrees, crockpot on counter top holding 127*f degrees queso cheese, Hot line mashed potatoes and mac and cheese found 130*f degrees, pulled pork found 108*f degrees. Items were out of temperature less than 2 hours. Reheated at time of inspected and verified 165*f degrees. Hot holding minimum temperature is 135*f degrees
3-501.16(A)(1)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Nate's Family BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Nate's Family BBQ on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Big Nate's Family BBQ compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Big Nate's Family BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Big Nate's Family BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Nate's Family BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Nate's Family BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.