Cook Boys BBQ

401 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Cook Boys BBQ stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Live” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Cook Boys BBQ is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 live flies inside truck , one on the garbage can, one on the storage cabinet door , one on the floor total is three. Employee kick them out . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding ribs 121°, chicken 123°, brisket 121° in hot holding alto-sham being held less than four hours. Employee make higher the thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...washing hands in tree compartment sink .

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored Clorox bottle in handwashing **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

31A-11-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 live fly , flying around, operator kick them out . **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw fish above French fries, raw hamburger above cooked chicken in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ribs 70° being held more than four hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ribs 70° being held more than four hours at kitchen . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.stored containers in handwashing sink . Operator moved . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cook Boys BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cook Boys BBQ on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cook Boys BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cook Boys BBQ.

How does Cook Boys BBQ compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Cook Boys BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Cook Boys BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cook Boys BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cook Boys 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 Cook Boys BBQ inspected?

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

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