Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
27
Score
Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon's latest score of 27 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) over stacking. Chef moved over stacked to bottom cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer by bathrooms not labeled with common name
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk in cooler, floor tiles missing.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line counter, standing water with utensils.
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler on cook line, open employee drink stored with food to be served to customers
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar, single serve plates stored improper behind counter. Stored not inverted.
25-06-4
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles will oil and butter not labeled Operator labeled.
02D-01-5
95
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ground beef (45F - Cooling); (45F); pulled chicken (48F - Cooling); pulled chicken (48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's over cooked chicken tenders in one door tall freezer unit against wall. Food Not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over mango not commercially packaged in freezer chest Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption in bin at bar storing cans. **Warning**
01B-03-5
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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ground beef (45F - Cooling); (45F); pulled chicken (48F - Cooling); pulled chicken (48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food uncovered in first tall reach in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vents **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Infront of steamer **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tile infront of steamer **Warning**
36-22-4
45
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Observed at reach in freezer in front counter area, raw chicken commercially packaged stored over bread, not commercially packaged. 2)Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line, raw shrimp not commercially packaged stored over meatballs, not commercially packaged. Foods stored properly **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid with electronic check during inspection; operator showed payment receipt; system didn't update the renewal **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar. Operator secured CO2 tanks with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of fries stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bins at bar. Operator properly stored ice scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line, food debris on shelves inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 200ppm in sanitizer bucket behind cook line. Operator remade and corrected chlorine solution to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind cook line.
21-38-4
45
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables and bread in one door freezer.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dining room table. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit-reach in cooler at end of cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of Fries on floor walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon.
How does Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spanx the Hog BBQ and Saloon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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