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FAT BOYZ BBQ

899 E CYPRESS CREEK RD · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3712514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751007
DBPR license1622921

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#1High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F – Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F – Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F – Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F – Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans of mushrooms and corn cream present. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped glove on the floor, picked it up, put it on and then touched clean utensils and equipment. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled apron then handled clean utensils and clean equipment. Educated employee who then proceeded to wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 1 live fly flying around kitchen, not landing on food or equipment **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F – Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F – Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F – Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F – Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dish detergent stored over cooking spices. Operator moved bottle and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F – Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F – Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F – Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F – Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection more than 4 employees present and working in kitchen with no certified food manager on site, discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.