FAT STORK
8270 GRIFFIN RD, Davie FL 33328 · 754-200-8976
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Bulletin printed and pro invited to manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019031474 | Jun 12, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018011936 | Mar 3, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2017034215 | Jun 20, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued preparing multiple orders without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed procedures for hand washing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In Assani reach in cooler, container raw burgers above raw salmon. Manager rearranged for proper separation. 2) In walk in cooler, raw chicken above raw burgers. Manager rearranged to properly separate.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Assani reach in cooler, 1 pound bag cut tuna fully thawed still in vacuum package. Per manager thawed more than 4 hours.
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. At front counter, individual butters (68F - Cold Holding). Per employee out of cooler more than 4 hours.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In kitchen fliptop upper section, cut lettuce (40-54F - Cold Holding). Observed lettuce overstacked above chill line. Per manager prepped and in unit approximately 2 hours. Manager removed overstacked portioned and moved to lower cooler. 2) At front counter, individual butters (68F - Cold Holding). Per employee out of cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Assani reach in cooler, 1 pound bag cut tuna fully thawed still in vacuum package. Per manager thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In left Frigidaire reach in freezer, portioned pieces of raw beef on top shelf above open bags of bagels, breads, and ice cream. Advised manager to rearrange raw foods to bottom of freezer when able.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline fliptop lower cooler, container of raw smoked salmon on shelf above container of cheese. Manager rearranged to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep space next to cook line, clarified butter (97F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 10:30am. Manager moved to flattop grill to reheat and hold hot.
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. Bulletin printed and pro invited to manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on top of dish machine. Manager unsure of contents and dumped out.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives between fliptop unit and prep table at cook line. Manager removed knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water (108F) on riser on cool side of flattop. Manager moved container down onto hot part of grill to hot hold.
Feb 13, 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. -Observed can with WD40 stored on food storage shelf next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly
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. Observed 1 employee needed his responsibility form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked ribs stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, ribs cooked on 02/11/2025.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Observed fish thawing in oxygen packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed in-use knife stored between flip top cooler and food preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed shrimp thawing in standing water at perp sink. Operator placed underneath running water.
Sep 23, 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, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Sanitizer found at 00 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold held at 44 degrees F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice bath for quick chill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at front line. Operator labeled bottle.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed old food residue in box containing plastic wrap. Operator clean.
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with potatoes stored on kitchen floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen.
Mar 20, 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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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield in kitchen area in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes in reach in freezer.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw beef burgers stored over steaks in walk in cooler. -Observed raw chicken stored over steaks in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 11:34 a.m. noodles temps at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, noodles transfer from walk-in cooler to reach in cooler at 10:30 a.m. Advise operator to placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked ribs and noodle stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 2/12/2024.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Found vacuum package fish thawing in walk-in cooler. Operator immediately removed from package.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed an open cup with drinks stored on food preparation table. Operator discussed at will.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on shelf above food preparation table.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between refrigerator and prep table. Operator removed knives.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil removed from the original container not labeled.
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.