FATTY'S BBQ AND SOUL FOOD
846 49 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 · 7276231125
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs stored above shredded cheese in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Operator moved eggs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pans and lids in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Operator moved items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in restroom Operator put out paper towels
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. Employees who engage in food handling and have been employed for over 60 days have no proof of food handler training
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep table grooved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb 1 2026.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm, operator diluted and retested at 400PPM)
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. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink in restroom hot water turned off, water temping at 74F. Operator turned hot water back on and temping at 90F.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in restroom I provided hand wash sign to operator and he put it in restroom.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink in kitchen used to store pans and cutting boards inside bowl. Operator removed items. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sinks.
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.
No proof provided that recently hired two 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 soap provided at handwash sink in restroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02/01/2025.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in employee restroom.
Water leaking from pipe on hand wash sink in restroom.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards soiled with food debris
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in stand up cooler made more than 24 hours. Employee dated items
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Dec 3, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made on 11-30-24 not dated. Employee dated item.
Apr 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 Banana pudding 10oz cans dented.
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. Emailed operator information.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand sink. Manager removed pans.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured co2
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 Banana pudding 10oz cans dented
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing a faucet at three compartment sink.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach-in cooler in front area not secured. Manager secured cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted properly. Manager inverted to go boxes.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink leaking in back kitchen 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.