The B.B.Q.

16752 Az-74, Peoria, AZ 85383
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at The B.B.Q., the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Peoria average 97, so The B.B.Q. trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken with a date mark of 11/6 (8 days past discard date), chorizo with a date mark of 11/10 (4 days past discard date), cooked pork with a date mark of 11/10 (4 days past discard date), cooked onions with a date mark of 11/10 (4 days past discard date) were cold holding cooler units in the kitchen. Spoke with kitchen associate and items were discarded at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Third consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
82
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Second consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork with a date mark of 7/28/2024 (discard on 8/3) and cooked chicken with a date mark of 7/29/2024 (discard on 8/4) in the single door cooler and the prep table. PIC discarded items at time of inspection. Discussed date marking procedures with the PIC. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager is on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The B.B.Q. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The B.B.Q. on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The B.B.Q.?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The B.B.Q..

How does The B.B.Q. compare to other restaurants in Peoria?

The B.B.Q. most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Peoria average of 97.

Has The B.B.Q.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The B.B.Q. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The B.B.Q. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.