Piggy Express

11 Miles St, Baxley, GA 31513

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Piggy Express has six inspections in the public record. Piggy Express was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Baxley restaurant, which scores around 91. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: 8-2 B Observed cleaning chemicals improperly stored in main kitchen section.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: 4-2 A Noted food items in the reach in cooler and walk in cooler with no protective cover.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: 12 A Noted water leaks from the overhead cooling units in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler = potential for contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: 13 A Firms last inspection report was not posted.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed expire vinegar (ex: 5/23 and 7/14), sesame oil (ex: 2/25), and chili sauce (ex: 2/7) in dry storage. CA: All expired food items must be disposed of immediately.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed open bread crumb bag in dry storage, open bowls of seasoning on prep table shelf, and multiple foods in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. CA: all food items must be covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed a water leak in walk in cooler with a pan catching the water. CA: water leak should be fixed as soon as possible, call maintenance.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed bowl being used as scoops in potato starch, rice, MSG, and sugar containers. CA: scoop stored in containers must have a handle to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live ants in dry storage. CA: contact pest control.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 6-1 A Observed out of temp items on the #1 prep top cooler = example pasta - corn at 48 degrees F = all cold hold items are to be 41 degrees F or less.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 6-2 Noted food items in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler with no use by dates. = repeat.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 1-2 B Noted out of date serv safe permit.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 6-2 Observed prepared food items in the walk in cooler with no use by dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: 4-2 A Noted food items in the walk in cooler and back dry storage that were not covered = repeat.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 6-2 Observed prepared food items in the walk in cooler5 with no use by dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: 4-2 A Noted uncovered food items in the walk in cooler, reach in cooler and back dry storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17 C Noted trash and high weeds on back outside grounds.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: 13 A Noted last inspection report was not posted.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 15 C Observed old residue and build up on the frame work of equipment in main kitchen section and back area = repeat.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17 C The outside east wall of firm has high grass and weeds = potential to draw pest.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piggy Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piggy Express on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piggy Express?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Piggy Express.

How does Piggy Express compare to other restaurants in Baxley?

Piggy Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Baxley average of 91.

Has Piggy Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piggy Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Piggy Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Piggy Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Piggy Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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