Big Boyz Rib Shack & More

655 Nw 22 Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Big Boyz Rib Shack & More stretching back to 2022. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Big Boyz Rib Shack & More's latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: Reference number 238743 from DBPR Finance and accounting. AR242019. Operator paid for 2025 license in error from a closed account. Check went NSF. Operator has spoken with accounting $307. Due via money order (unable to take a credit card after NSF check) **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-01-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic Togo box's stored directly on the floor behind front counter. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for potato salad in water 81F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored in refrigerated product. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.

05-09-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat potato salad. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in steamer at chicken (117F - Hot Holding), chef put back in oven to reheat to 165° and above chicken heated to 169° **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Visibly soiled spice containers on shelf by cook line.

08B-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No QUAT test strips.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seafood rice dish prepared 3 days ago. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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

41-17-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small glass cook line cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spices. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.

32-04-4

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Next to front counter.

36-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cook line rack.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Boyz Rib Shack & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Boyz Rib Shack & More on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Boyz Rib Shack & More?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Boyz Rib Shack & More.

How does Big Boyz Rib Shack & More compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Big Boyz Rib Shack & More most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Big Boyz Rib Shack & More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Boyz Rib Shack & More have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Boyz Rib Shack & More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Big Boyz Rib Shack & More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Boyz Rib Shack & More is inspected around three times per year on average.

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