FAT BELLYS
16750 SPRING ST, White Springs FL 32096 · 386-397-2040
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020057537 | Dec 9, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One live fly in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cookline soiled with mold-like substances.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No tests strips available for dish washer. Manager ordered more during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line grooved.
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Equipment in poor repair. Microwave interior finish flaked and rusting.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Pliers stored on rack over open box of gloves on prep table. Manager removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled with grease accumulation and old.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler in kitchen: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager placed n ice bath to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill: chicken, 1 hour (114F - Hot Holding). Employee returned to grill to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medicine, Tylenol, on top shelf of rack over clean utensils and grits next to kitchen reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cookline soiled with mold-like substances.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scouring pads and hose in back handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans on shelf n front of three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelves in walk-in cooler Microwave interior finish flaked and rusting.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor next to reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator emptied drink and ice into hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on can of beans. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line grooved. Rusted shelves in walk-in cooler Microwave interior finish flaked and rusting.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in brown sugar. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease accumulation behind fryers and reach-in coolers.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in kitchen and back storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen reach-in cooler: ham (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); egg (51F - Cold Holding). In walk-in cooler: ambient - 47F; cheese (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roast (52F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with metal shavings and old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice, Brillo pads, and scrubbing pads in both hand wash sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink. Operator restocked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in back storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and speaker on shelf over prep cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on reach in cooler on cooks line with deep cut marks. Microwave interior finish flaked and rusting. Shelves in walk in cooler that have become rusted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle submerged in bulk container of sugar in near ice machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line nearest Handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Knife holder next to dish machine soiled with dust accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service portion cups on floor in storage room. Operator moved to shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease accumulated behind fryers and reach-in coolers.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved eggs to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator stated breakfast rush just ended cooler was constantly opened and held opened. Other items were 41F or below. Operator placed trays of ice inside cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Also no soap at Handwash sink by prep sink in the back of kitchen, operator replaced items at sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened candy bar on shelf above cooked foods in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved candy to the bottom of cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket on shelf above single service gloves, operator moved items to the bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on reach in cooler on cooks line with deep cut marks. Shelves in walk in cooler that have become rusted.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle opened, operator closed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter missing from system, the filter is by the dish machine drying.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line nearest Handwash sink.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substance on inner plate of ice machine. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks in back storage room not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on food shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans and cups wet nesting on storage shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs on floor. Manager moved.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at corner of doorway leading to back room.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong slipped down into fries. Manager stood tongs in pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic knife rack soiled with food debris. Reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of SS cups stored on floor in back room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled with grease accumulation.
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.