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Florida Pizza Restaurant Scales Back Iguana Pizza Production After Backlash
Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in Palm Beach County faced complaints and a health department visit over its viral iguana pizza offering.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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A Florida pizza restaurant that went viral for selling iguana pizza during a recent cold snap in the state has decided to scale back production of the unique menu item after facing backlash and a visit from the health department. Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in Palm Beach County had expanded its menu to include the "Florida Man Pizza" topped with freshly harvested iguana meat, but the restaurant is now working through regulatory questions about serving the exotic meat.
Why it matters
The iguana pizza craze highlighted the impact of the recent cold snap in Florida, which sent the invasive reptiles tumbling from trees. While the iguanas provided unexpected entertainment and food sources for some, the cold weather also caused significant damage to local crops, leading to concerns about higher grocery prices.
The details
Bucks Coal Fired Pizza owner Frankie Cecere said the restaurant received over 1,500 calls about the viral iguana pizza, which was made using meat gathered by local trapper Ryan Izquierdo. However, the unusual offering led to some complaints, and the health department even paid the restaurant a visit. As a result, the restaurant has decided to stop selling the iguana pizza for now as they work through regulatory questions about serving the exotic meat.
- In February 2026, a recent cold snap in Florida sent iguanas falling from trees.
- The iguana pizza was offered by Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in Palm Beach County during this cold snap.
The players
Bucks Coal Fired Pizza
A pizza restaurant in Palm Beach County, Florida that expanded its menu to include an iguana pizza during a recent cold snap in the state.
Frankie Cecere
The owner of Bucks Coal Fired Pizza who agreed to add an iguana pizza to the menu after being approached by a local trapper.
Ryan Izquierdo
A local trapper who gathered up cold-stunned iguanas and provided the meat to Bucks Coal Fired Pizza for their viral iguana pizza offering.
What they’re saying
“My buddy hit me up, and he was like, 'Hey, how do you feel about me bringing in some iguana meat and making iguana pizza?' And I said, 'Absolutely.'”
— Frankie Cecere, Owner, Bucks Coal Fired Pizza (CBS News Miami)
“It's highly sought after, apparently.”
— Frankie Cecere, Owner, Bucks Coal Fired Pizza (CBS News Miami)
What’s next
The restaurant is now working through some regulatory questions about serving up the iguana meat and has decided to stop selling the iguana pizza for now.
The takeaway
The viral iguana pizza craze highlighted the unexpected impacts of Florida's recent cold snap, from falling iguanas providing entertainment and food sources to significant damage to local crops that could lead to higher grocery prices. While some restaurants sought to capitalize on the unusual situation, they have faced backlash and regulatory hurdles in doing so.
