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FAT AND HAPPYS

118 E TARPON AVE UNITS 1, Tarpon Springs FL 34689

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · 3 visits since April 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6218621
Grade history
APR 24
MAY 25
Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Jun 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled Priority: Basic
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. William Wolf owner/manager no manager certification Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or hand wash sign at hand sink in food prep area, soap and paper towels put at hand sink Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding under hand sink Priority: Basic
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled Priority: Basic
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers Priority: Basic
Basic/22-16-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.