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FATBOYS

104 HARBOR BLVD, Destin FL 32541 · 973-970-4885

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats158
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604187
Grade history
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - sliced cheese 49/55F less than 4 hrs Cheese loaded above chill lines. Cheese relocated to facilitate cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2022045326Aug 22, 2022Oct 20, 2022$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Manager notified grease recycling company Staff advised to contain and clean grease on ground.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Upon callback Dumpster pad and ground adjacent to grease recycling container cleaned and absorbing material placed over area. Advised manager to ensure all absorbent material is removed and properly disposed of. Time Extended
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings cooling overnight 49/51/48/46/47/65/58/49F ( see stop sale ) Confirmed cook date 7/26/26 with kitchen staff. Prob Thermometer calibrated with staff.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings cooling overnight 49/51/48/46/47/65/58/49F ( see stop sale ) Confirmed cook date 7/26/26 with kitchen staff. Prob Thermometer calibrated with staff.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - sliced cheese 48/51F, salsa 57, shredded cheese 57F ( per staff less than 1 hr. ) Staff advised to keep top lid closed and fill containers to chill line only )
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outside seating deck. Manager stated that outside deck seating will be closed until area cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Manager notified grease recycling company Staff advised to contain and clean grease on ground.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Open side doors on dumpster. Parking lot dumpster
Basic/33-16-4
Observed active water leak and pooled water around electrical outlet and main electrical feed / breaker box. For reporting purposes only. M. Taylor Destin Fire Control AHJ notified
/47-02-4
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left make bar - diced tomatoes 55, shredded cheese 57, shredded lettuce 57, milk 45F Per staff less than 4 hrs. Advised staff to Ice and / or move to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. 0 ppm / less than 50 ppm - multiple attempts
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - sliced cheese 49/55F less than 4 hrs Cheese loaded above chill lines. Cheese relocated to facilitate cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup behind the condenser / fan unit.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook left line observed exiting kitchen, upon return cook did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter with hose attached
High priority/29-34-4
Flammables stored near kitchen possible source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas can ( containing gas ) and gas powered pressure washer stored in close proximity to kitchen / cook fry line.
/49-05-4

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.