Big Tex BBQ

13716 73 St North, West Palm Beach, FL 33412

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Big Tex BBQ eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for West Palm Beach sits at 79, putting Big Tex BBQ on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box- Cooked ribs 125F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- as per operator- left out on counter- operator placed on stove to be reheated on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink water 70F - operator corrected to 85F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 05/2023. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old dat mark sticker on container of potato salad - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

16-46-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage area- mosquito repellent spray stored over plastic spoons and forks.- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pot stored on floor- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per operator eggs can be cooked to order, provided consumer advisory. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets at reach in cooler

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Tex BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Tex BBQ on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Big Tex BBQ compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Big Tex BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Big Tex BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Tex 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 Big Tex BBQ inspected?

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

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