Big Nate's Family BBQ LLC
6750 E MAIN ST, MESA, AZ, 85205
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Food Routine Inspection
- Result
- B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ
Violations (3)
- 21CriticalCorrected on site
Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Addl Notes: Observed mac and cheese stored in hot case with an internal temperature of 120*F. PIC stated TCS food had been in hot case for more than 3 hours and discarded mac and cheese at time of inspection. Discussed heating cheese ingredients prior to incorporating to pasta to prevent drop in temperature on TCS food. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Priority
- 2Repeat
Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Certified food protection manager card was not present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. **REPEAT VIOLATION** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
- 51
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed sanitizer in three compartment sink continuously running water when turned chemical dispenser was turned off. Employee had to manually shut off cold water valve to prevent water from continuously running. Also observed leaking pipes underneath prep sink faucet. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.