FAT JACKS
2940 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33803 · (941)687-0262
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ 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. February 1,2026.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017047435 | Oct 2, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of all purpose cleanser stored on the beverage syrup rack. The disinfectant was removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can good rack across from the stove. In the small kitchen. Beverage nozzles on the beverage machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The paper towels was replaced.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Inside the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment throughout the kitten and prep area.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Exterior of the dumpster is soiled.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and prep kitchen. Floor under the cooking equipment.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Potatoes, collard greens inside the 3 door reach in cooler. Cooked the night before.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025 February 1, 2026. Operator renewed the licensing fee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler. potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pastrami (47F - Cold Holding); collard greens (48F - Cold Holding); carrots (48F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler on the cook line. potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pastrami (47F - Cold Holding); collard greens (48F - Cold Holding); carrots (48F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can good rack located across from the stove. Nozzles on the beverage station is soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife inside the hand washing sink located in the kitchen. The knife was removed.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area. The manager secured the tank.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep and food storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and prep kitchen. Floor under the cooking equipment.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler across from the steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of sausage Bag of chicken Thawing in standing water at the 2 compartment sink. The product was relocated to the reach in cooler.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Knife inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Knife was removed.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice at the beverage station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tile grout missing throughout the kitchen. Wall soiled in the dishwasher area and the fry station area.
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.