FAT BOYS PIZZA AND SUBS
3571 DEL PRADO BLVD N, STE 12, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-441-1200
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can. The trash can was removed from in front of trash can.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in kitchen cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken wings on floor in walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both restrooms. Emailed owner Handwashing signs to post in both restrooms.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded cracked eggs during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings over ready to eat breaded chicken in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The cook moved the raw hamburgers on bottom shelf under the ready to eat breaded chicken.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded cracked eggs during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed box mucinex above reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the box of mucinex to medicine cabinet.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw hamburgers in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers above the raw chicken wings.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked eggs in egg container of 6 eggs. The manager discarded the cracked egg.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved all products to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by plastic tray. The operator removed tray from blocking handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
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.
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time as Public Health Form for Pizza Slices.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee without lid on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table with pizzas. The cell phone was removed from prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind front counter.
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in men's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by tool bag. The operator removed tool bag from handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in men's restroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. The cook is placing ice under ham, meatballs and sausage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing in prep area used as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in prep area being used as a dump sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health paperwork for pizza slices.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter does not have hot water. The manager stated a work order is in place for hand washing sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils above prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
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.