FAT FREDDY'S SUB SHOP
221 W PROSPECT RD, Oakland Park FL 33309 · 9544914334
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024072197 | Dec 17, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024066217 | Sep 11, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection 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
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cut deli meats for prepared sandwiches with bare hands. Operator discarded. Employee washed hands and put on gloves
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cookie dough stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in reach in freezer, operator moved to food grade container
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from drain pipe at outdoor mop sink.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over a bag of fries not all commercially packaged in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding) sliced American cheese (63F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler to chill
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Philly steak over mayonnaise jar in beverage air reach in.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed package of scrubbing pads stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on December 1 2022
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on beverage air reach in soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Dec 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023
Dec 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator talking on cell phone than engage in food preparation without washing hands.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no potable water at hand washing sink bathroom and three compartment sink. Entire establishment has no potable water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw sausage over rolls not all commercially packaged in Frigidaire reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and unisex bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside beverage air reach in cooler interior has accumulation of food debris.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw Philly steak over whole tomatoes and onions in reach in cooler.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered trash receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket at dishwashing area.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
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.