Pigty BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
86
Score
Pigty BBQ has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Boynton Beach sits at 79, putting Pigty BBQ on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Spray Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator dumped out 1/2 the sanitizer solution and added more water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle 200+ppm. **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
86
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans Sauerkraut heavily dented to seam of can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: brisket (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to move all tcs products to reach in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Spray Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator dumped out 1/2 the sanitizer solution and added more water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol and gap filler over sugar packets at storage back near make line. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken quarters (125F - Hot Holding) Observed in smoker. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved product to top shelf of smoker and turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by soda bib station and triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and rust. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
39
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Exterior door still has a gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair hole in floor behind bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Hole in floor behind bar. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under dish machine and hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Wall needs more cleaning. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Sanitizer container empty. Operator changed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 + live small flying insects landing on clean bowls and speed rack to the right of exit door. 2 live small flying insects on cook line. 3 live small flying insects at bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20+ rodent droppings on top of dish machine. 5+ rodent droppings on floor under dish machine. All rodent droppings were removed and the areas were cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to the right of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair hole in floor behind bar. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cook line. One vent loose. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under dish machine and hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris and dirt all shelf's in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in wall to the right of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
43
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachime tested at 0ppm. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer and primed machine, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris/slime at expo line prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink left of triple sink area blocked by laundry bin and equipment. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/dirt/food debris underneath front counter, cook line, and warewashing areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair inside walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chemical storage rack right of dishwasher heavily rusted and soiled with dust.
23-03-4
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Spray (Chlorine 200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Spray (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas - guest left with dog. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-13-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - tub of housemade pickles - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Kitchen = Cooling - Pulled pork (116F - Cooling)at 11:55am cooling for 1 hour; 2nd temp at 1:30pm (97F - Cooling). Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Kitchen = Cooling - Pulled pork (116F - Cooling)at 11:55am cooling for 1 hour; 2nd temp at 1:30pm (97F - Cooling). Stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at employee hand washing sink - employee instructed to use soda station hand sink to hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink between dish machine and 3 compartment sink blocked.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand washing sink inside kitchen by soda box holder.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at employee sinks located in front counter area under menu.
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper food trays on front counter inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk in cooler.
38-04-4
33
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
95
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked pasta, raw eggs stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-22
50-17-2
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish Machine tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights above cook line
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pigty BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pigty BBQ on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pigty BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pigty BBQ.
How does Pigty BBQ compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Pigty BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Pigty BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pigty BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pigty 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 Pigty BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pigty BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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