Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

FAT BOYZ BBQ

899 E CYPRESS CREEK RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 High Priority
Jan 27, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24326875

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-16-4

Detail 24326876

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

Detail 24326874

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

Detail 24326873

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.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23950270

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.

10-08-5

Detail 23950273

Basic - Cole slaw scoop handle in contact with Cole slaw Employee removed scoop Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23950271

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

36-22-4

Detail 23950272

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Grill room

51-13-4

Detail 23950274

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23577391

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

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 23518668

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

13-04-4

Detail 23518670

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

16-13-5

Detail 23518671

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

Detail 23518672

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of Walk In Cooler. Employee moped floor Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23518669

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

Detail 23518667

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee removed mop from bucket Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23157374

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

Detail 23157373

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink

42-01-4

Detail 23157375

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 22715942

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22715941

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 22571106

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

Detail 22571105

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22571103

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

Detail 22571102

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage cAn

31A-11-4

Detail 22571104

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink use to store scouring pads

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-29-4

Detail 22159446

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

Detail 22159443

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

Detail 22159447

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

Detail 22159448

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

Detail 22159444

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22159445

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

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21910377

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by garbage can Operator remove. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21910376

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21910378

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

02D-01-5

Detail 21910379

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21604990

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can removed.

14-09-4

Detail 21604988

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 21604991

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen hand sink missing cold handle.

02D-01-5

Detail 21604989

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry rub containers not labeled - operator labeled. Repeat Violation

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

50-17-2

Detail 20752098

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-04-5

Detail 20752087

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauces and unwashed produce. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20752091

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauces and unwashed produce. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20752086

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (119 - Hot Holding); chicken (124). Operator began reheating Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20752097

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from 3 compartment sink.

53B-14-5

Detail 20752092

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.

14-01-5

Detail 20752096

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop complete seasoning

14-09-4

Detail 20752094

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 20752090

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table Employee drink stored on spice rack in storage area Employee removed drinks Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20752088

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 20752089

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

22-16-4

Detail 20752093

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on front line. Operator cleaned cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20752095

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lemon pepper in paprika container. Mixed seasoning blend in complete sazon container

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 20440236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

31A-11-4

Detail 20440238

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in HWS

36-73-4

Detail 20440239

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup around cook line

12B-13-4

Detail 20440237

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of Red Bull and fruit punch in front counter reach in cooler