Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales

15333 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 338538787

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 13, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer door not allowing door to fully close.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with hot soapy water then sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Stew in bucket inside walk-in cooler on floor. Bucket of stew removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind table where baked beans are stored.

36-27-5

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding Warmer for the meats on the cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area on cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Missing tiles missing by toaster oven in the kitchen.

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor In dry storage. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine test at 0ppm. Sanitizer was set up in the three compartment sink. Test at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup on top shelf in walk-in refrigerator. Employee moved cup from refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler when you walk through double doors.

36-62-4

Basic - Oven stove top soiled with grease and food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pickle juice inside mayonnaise bottle. Employee moved container out of refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales on file is from Feb 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales.

How does Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Boy's Bar B Q of Lk Wales means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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