Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q, 15333 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15333 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853-8787
License #: 6301961
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. By smoker
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Stockroom Togo cups
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. By smoker
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease/smoke. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Walkin cooler pork not covered **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork butts left over night on counter to thaw temp 37° 38°
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/smokey. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3-compartment sink
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. NyQuil stored over to go cups in service line
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Reachin cooler in service area
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wove in prep area
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler on serviceline
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Server microwave **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Several meats in walkin cooler
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Food holding at 45°
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens
  • Basic - Mop/service sink dirty.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink on cookline
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce on derviceline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler open ham
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Behind smoker
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Togo plastic ware stockroom
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Ceiling chipping paint above prep table
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and smoke in kitchen area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Small broiler grill area
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Kitchen area
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server getting sliced lemons.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and cole slaw
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Back smoker area
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Foam cups in stockroom
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and smoke. Kitchen
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in wait station. Folded Togo boxes
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and smoke. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. serverline
  • High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Kisa cookies
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat produce in walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner above Togo cups in service area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk items in stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters above grill
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bulk sugar service line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Serverline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mopsink
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. To-go cups stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. To-go cups serviceline
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Bread containers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen area
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Toaast being placed on food bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar serviceline
7/20/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. inside bulk sugar.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink on prep table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on walkin cooler unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on stove.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cabbage inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. touching bread and cooked pork on cookline. see comments.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. refridgerater on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. product inside walkin cooler 45 and 46 degrees F.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. hamburger meat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go containers in dry storeroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. next to fryer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
4/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. ADVISED OPERATOR TO SANITIZE DISHES INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. employee training expired.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in bulk sugar in dry storeroom.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood system.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. see commet section.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on stove.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sweet n low inside dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 45 degrees F. chicken and pork 46 degrees F. inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near fryer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans and chicken inside walkin cooler.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons in waitress station.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. inside bulk sugar.
  • Light not functioning. under smoker.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on stove.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda bag on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork beef and cheese 45 degrees F. inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near fryer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. on cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top of heat lamp.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. near dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. refridgerater interior soiled near cookline.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups in dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near fryer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese and milk inside 3 door cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on hose bibb near barbque fire box.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar inside dry storeroom.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese and milk inside 3 door cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar inside dry storeroom.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham on prep table.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gravy and pork in steamer.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.inside refridgerater freezer .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. hamburger meat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. non food grade bags used to store bread.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups inside dry storeroom.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain pipe stopped up outside near back door.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near fryer.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone and money near slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. ibuprofen stored near slicer. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. product inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used as scoop in bulk sugar.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filters not dated.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door cooler in waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on cooking equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on fan unit inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at mop sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. near mop sink.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near fryer.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. tiles missing near smoker.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above cookline.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. bleach on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. fan inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. near slicer.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham cookline wasted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fresh vegetable walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Servers toast
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Bread containers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Both
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stockroom shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan on service area
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Tea urns
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Stockroom
  • Drain cover(s) missing. By smoker
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in outside enclosure. Boxes
  • Observed hole in wall. Hallway kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Dining room leaking
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar serverline
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Baked beans
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Bread containers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups stockroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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