FAT BOYZ BBQ
706 S FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale FL 33316
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021014954 | Mar 5, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | $320 |
| 2--2017056110 | Nov 6, 2017 | Feb 27, 2018 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Licensed expired 12-01-25. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked Mac and cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Food stored on floor. Observed cartons of fryer oil stored on floor inside kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottle of garlic butter stored at cook line.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoker// chicken quarter (132F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food stored inside smoker for approximately 10 minutes. Operator put food inside oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding; food reheated to 178F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of pink mold like substance inside ice machine, inside kitchen. Employee c,earned during inspection.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 83F
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed at self service cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both handwashing station next to ice machine and at handwashing station next to triple sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 83F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on prepping table in kitchen next to rice maker pots. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bottled juices missing address of the establishment that prepared and packaged it.
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water throughout establishment between 73F-76F.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed triple sink water temperature 76F.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 76F at both handwash sinks in kitchen.
Feb 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water throughout establishment between 73F-76F.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed triple sink water temperature 76F.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 76F at both handwash sinks in kitchen.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water throughout establishment between 73F-76F.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed triple sink water temperature 76F.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 76F at both handwash sinks in kitchen.
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.