FAT BOYZ BBQ
With 9 inspections documented, FAT BOYZ BBQ maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in FT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file
Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/27/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13619749
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into establishment from outside grabbed trays of food for delivery without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Advised operator for need of vacuum breaker.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
8/12/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10875386
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 10-08-5:Basic - Cole slaw scoop handle in contact with Cole slaw Employee removed scoop Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Grill room
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
3/24/2025· 11mo ago
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/21/2025· 1y ago
1 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under stove Floor in Smoker room excessively dirty, Smokers are dirty with grease and dirt Observed excessive dirt along water pipes and mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago
1 int, 5 basic
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of Walk In Cooler. Employee moped floor Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under stove Floor in Smoker room excessively dirty, Smokers are dirty with grease and dirt Observed excessive dirt along water pipes and mop sink
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee removed mop from bucket Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Canister rack. Hand wash sink next to mop sink Employee removed rack
9/18/2024· 1y 5mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 45F. Walk In Cooler
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink
3/13/2024· 1y 12mo ago
Visit ID: 8626372
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
1/17/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8458119
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int
- 03D-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. Baked beans at 90F after 2 hours. Employee placed shallow pans and placed in Walk In Cooler item in Walk in Cooler Item **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Baked Bean at 90F after 2 hours
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage cAn
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink use to store scouring pads
7/28/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8349602
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int, 1 basic
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in walk-in cooler scoop handle in contact with bbq sauce. Operator removed scoop clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cell phone than engaged in food prep without washing hands.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed chlorine in excess of 200 Ppm . Operator remade solution rechecked 50Ppm Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe hand washing sink blocked by rack holding can products. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site