Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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FAT BOY'S BAR B Q OF LK WALES

15333 HWY 27 · LAKE WALES · Polk County · FL 338538787

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2767470
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6494253
DBPR license6301961

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 27, 2018 12:04 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 28, 2018 11:27 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 12 live roaches under dish machine area, 1- live roach on chemical bucket by hand washing sink, 1- live roach behind cookline equipment 3-live roaches on cookline 3- live trash can on cookline 1-live behind prep table **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate22-24-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

#6Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by food container lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate03D-16-4

Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Ribs and chicken wings in walk-cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed the following: 9 dead roaches behind cookline equipment 10 dead roaches under smoker **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment in kitchen area and front counter area.

#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind double door reach-in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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