Pig Beach BBQ

64 C St, South Boston, MA 02127

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pig Beach BBQ has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for South Boston sits at 87, putting Pig Beach BBQ on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Noted raw rggs stored next to cooked eggs in the basement walkin.Remove and store all Readt to eat foods above the raw foods. Noted hot dogs stored below raw burger meat in the walkin. Remove and store above the ground beef

590.003/3-302.11-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted no soap at the hand sink near the prep sink accross from the walkin. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted no paper towel/ drying provision at the hand sink near the prep sink accross from the walkin. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted missing reminder(*) and disclosure on the menu for burgers cooked to order. Provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Noted potato buns stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Remove and store all product above 6 inches from the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Wearing paint on walkin cooler floor. Resurface to maintain cleanable.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing ready to eat side dish in close proximity to raw chicken observed cooked meat next to raw beef in walkin cooler. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings 96F. Product made one hour prior removed from service to cool to below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Menu missing reminder (*) for burgers and raw item. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Wearing paint on walkin cooler floor. Resurface to maintain cleanable.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Waste oil container is full. Increase pickups as necessary.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Jun 13, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink hot water running low pressure. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Open pipe on floor in trash room. Missing door sweep on trash room door. Holes in concrete on wall outside. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove items in basement left by contractors not necessary to the business.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pig Beach BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pig Beach BBQ on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pig Beach BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pig Beach BBQ.

How does Pig Beach BBQ compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Pig Beach BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Pig Beach BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pig Beach BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pig Beach 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.

How often is Pig Beach BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pig Beach BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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