Central BBQ

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Central BBQ stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

Inspector notes: To go cup used as scoop in dry rub. Please use a scoop with the handle facing upwards to prevent contamination.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles near smokers are stained.

Nov 10, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: dishes and food debris in three compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: mop and broom needs to be stored properly.

Mar 21, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

6 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Improperly stored wiping cloths

1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4

Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Improperly stored clean utensils

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

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

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Resurface storage shelves underneath prep tables

1200-23-01-.04(1)

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Unclean outer surface of storage bins

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(4) Missing ceiling tiles. Unshield lights

1200-23-01-.06(4)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central BBQ on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Central BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Central BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central 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.

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