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FATBURGER

348 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.375.1432

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2001229
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 52 live roaches observed: 1 live under shelf at fist drive thru window 1 live under back prep sink Approximately 50 live in between paper bags on bottom shelf at first drive thru window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2023063689Aug 10, 2023Apr 2, 2024$800

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 1, 2026.
High priority/50-17-3
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All handwash sinks and three compartment sink have a maximum temperature of 76F. Operator found flame out and called for service repair.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and speaker on shelf with and above relish. Employee moved items to appropriate location.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster. Operator printed and hung sign during inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service lids on the ground near second drive-thru window. Employee moved lids to shelving.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter to mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids are open. Operator closed lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on hose of non-chemical side of attached splitter on mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink near drive thru is inoperable. Hot water valve on handwash sink at prep area is inoperable. Hot water valve at utility sink by drive thru from faucet.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled. Also, walk in cooler floor is soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas above three compartment sink have pieces missing on the food contact surface.
Basic/14-12-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry in mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on mop sink on non-chemical side of added splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator, missing proof of reporting responsibilities for three new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Cover missing on floor drain between the fryer and reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/29-18-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from slush machine and walk in cooler door are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
Basic/33-16-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on hand wash sink across from ice machine does not work. Hot water valve on hand wash sink at soft served machine does not work.
Basic/29-08-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter added to mop sink faucet, vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side.
High priority/29-42-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing six employee food handler certificates.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Per operator, missing approximately 10 employee's proof of reporting.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid at hand wash sink in kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed two wiping cloths lining shelving in candy reach in freezer.
Basic/21-05-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of case of straws in dry storage. Operator moved jacket. Employee cell phone on counter in front of candies. Employee moved to appropriate location.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring in walk in cooler is coming up from the bottom along the main seam in the middle of the cooler.
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in candy reach in freezer on make line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler across from slush machine is soiled. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Middle and right fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 52 live roaches observed: 1 live under shelf at fist drive thru window 1 live under back prep sink Approximately 50 live in between paper bags on bottom shelf at first drive thru window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Observed 5 live roaches: 1 in trash can at handwash sink in kitchen 1 under slushy machine 1 under reach in cooler across from slushy machine 1 on the wall to left of ice machine 1 live roach on wall at front counter All live roaches killed and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed two live roaches: 1 at baseboard across from front counter and 1 on floor to the left of the fryer in kitchen. Operator killed and discarded both live roaches. Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 54 dead roaches observed: 27 in second drive thru window area 7 at rack at first drive thru window 3 under three compartment sink 3 in back chemical room 9 in light shields at dessert and drive thru area 1 at front counter lobby 2 by reach in cooler ice cream cabinet 2 behind trash can at first drive thru window Also, approximately 20 dead ants in back chemical storage room.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Observed 6 dead roaches: 1 under prep counter in kitchen 1 in front of ice cream cabinet by slushy machine 2 under slushy machine 1 to left of soft serve machine 1 on floor at second drive thru window All dead roaches discarded by staff Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Violation not observed. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Aug 16, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 52 live roaches observed: 1 live under shelf at fist drive thru window 1 live under back prep sink Approximately 50 live in between paper bags on bottom shelf at first drive thru window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Observed 5 live roaches: 1 in trash can at handwash sink in kitchen 1 under slushy machine 1 under reach in cooler across from slushy machine 1 on the wall to left of ice machine 1 live roach on wall at front counter All live roaches killed and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 54 dead roaches observed: 27 in second drive thru window area 7 at rack at first drive thru window 3 under three compartment sink 3 in back chemical room 9 in light shields at dessert and drive thru area 1 at front counter lobby 2 by reach in cooler ice cream cabinet 2 behind trash can at first drive thru window Also, approximately 20 dead ants in back chemical storage room.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Observed 6 dead roaches: 1 under prep counter in kitchen 1 in front of ice cream cabinet by slushy machine 2 under slushy machine 1 to left of soft serve machine 1 on floor at second drive thru window All dead roaches discarded by staff Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Arrived at establishment and observed posted closure sign placed on storefront right side door covered by piece of paper stating "closed today".
High priority/50-07-4/Admin Complaint
Aug 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 52 live roaches observed: 1 live under shelf at fist drive thru window 1 live under back prep sink Approximately 50 live in between paper bags on bottom shelf at first drive thru window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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. No proof available.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 completed certificates. Per operator, currently have 18 employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with orange liquid by dessert topping bar. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 54 dead roaches observed: 27 in second drive thru window area 7 at rack at first drive thru window 3 under three compartment sink 3 in back chemical room 9 in light shields at dessert and drive thru area 1 at front counter lobby 2 by reach in cooler ice cream cabinet 2 behind trash can at first drive thru window Also, approximately 20 dead ants in back chemical storage room.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lotion and aloe stored on dry storage rack above single-service boxes. Operator moved to proper storage. In walk in cooler, employee food stored with and above customer food.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Gasket on reach in cooler at dessert area is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at front counter has slow draining water and the hot water valve leaks. Faucet in ladies restroom is very loose. Hand wash sink at dessert station has hot water valve inoperable.
Basic/29-08-4

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