UNCLE FATTY'S
14319 7 ST, Dade City FL 33523 · 352-437-4116
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
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. Email procedures to operator, operator printed..
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pulled pork in single door reach in cooler, manager date marked item.
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. Email procedures to operator, operator printed..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from door handles of oven.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned can opener soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned signal service containers face down at salad station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put towels at salad station in bucket.
May 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Flip Top-; Pepper jack Cheese (40-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved top portion to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Handle missing from white single door freezer in cook line.
May 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 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 vertical freezer on cook line- open bag of raw chicken over French fries, in vertical cooler, shell eggs over bags of lettuce, all rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler - cheese curds (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding)temperatures not taken today, all moved to freezer. Re check - cream 41F, cheese curds 43F
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tod B.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine, chlorine
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.
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.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area added to the front of the cooks line. Panini press, sandwich make table (cutting produce and making salads) and a refrigerator. One door refrigerator added to cooks line. Slicer, and microwave added to counter by locked side door. Turbo air refrigerator added next to bathroom. Prep table in front of three door freezer. Ice machine removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The Previous plans show the ceiling is painted drywall. The current ceiling is open ductwork, pipes and pvc over the food prep area and cooks line.
Mar 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooks line cooler- Chicken wings 45 on the bottom/ 49 on the top. Rechecked 42/46.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area added to the front of the cooks line. Panini press, sandwich make table (cutting produce and making salads) and a refrigerator. One door refrigerator added to cooks line. Slicer, and microwave added to counter by locked side door. Turbo air refrigerator added next to bathroom. Prep table in front of three door freezer. Ice machine removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The Previous plans show the ceiling is painted drywall. The current ceiling is open ductwork, pipes and pvc over the food prep area and cooks line.
Jan 28, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooks line cooler- Chicken wings 45 on the bottom/ 49 on the top. Rechecked 42/46.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area added to the front of the cooks line. Panini press, sandwich make table (cutting produce and making salads) and a refrigerator. One door refrigerator added to cooks line. Slicer, and microwave added to counter by locked side door. Turbo air refrigerator added next to bathroom. Prep table in front of three door freezer. Ice machine removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The Previous plans show the ceiling is painted drywall. The current ceiling is open ductwork, pipes and pvc over the food prep area and cooks line.
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is all open heat ducts, pvc, copper pipes over food storage and cooking areas.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary Ammonium test kit
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is all open heat ducts, pvc, copper pipes over food storage and cooking areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At lift top
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and sandwich press
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Above Togo items at front counter, moved to other shelf
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.