Central BBQ Lake House
Central BBQ Lake House has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Central BBQ Lake House's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central BBQ Lake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central BBQ Lake House on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central BBQ Lake House?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Central BBQ Lake House.
How does Central BBQ Lake House compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Central BBQ Lake House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Central BBQ Lake House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Central BBQ Lake House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Central BBQ Lake House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Central BBQ Lake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Central BBQ Lake House is inspected around three times per year on average.