Buddys Bar-B-Q

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Buddys Bar-B-Q has five inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(e)1.(i) handsink had a plastic pitcher in it ,interrupting its access/ corrected

1200-23-01-.05(2)(e)1.(i)

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) dirty can opener sleeve

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) chipped hopper lid

1200-23-01-.04(1)

Mar 30, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 3CS faucet leaking

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer in prep cooler broken and insccurately displaying temperature

Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: Seasonings in unlabeled containers. Labeled immediately

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Gasket loose on walk in cooler door and on hot holding cabinet

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer concentration too high

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Utensil drawers dirty, handsink faucet with food build up

Sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Front hand sink leaks into floor

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Wall damage

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee drink stored on shelf with utensils

Feb 19, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: The Superior RIF door handle is damaged and in disrepair; not smooth and easily cleanable.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The Traulsen RIC right door gasket seal is soiled with an easily cleanable black substance.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: The towel dispenser in the men's restroom is not operating properly.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floors, walls, and ceilings are damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment; not smooth and easily cleanable.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The light shield cover above the ribs in the WIC is broken.

Dec 9, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Prep cooler cutting board scored, grooved and stained. Ice machine catch panel falling.

1200-23-01-.04(1)

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) Leak at 3 comp sink. Incorrect test strips on site. Establishment using quat sanitizer, has sink & surface test strips.

1200-23-01-.04(5)(a)

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Build up on hood vents.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buddys Bar-B-Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buddys Bar-B-Q on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buddys Bar-B-Q?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buddys Bar-B-Q.

Has Buddys Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buddys Bar-B-Q have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buddys Bar-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.

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