Fat Lamb
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Fat Lamb 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Fat Lamb was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Altamonte Springs restaurant scores 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -some damage to FRP, gaps on walls next to hand wash sinks in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -main room of walk-in cooler, light will not stay on. Switch damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on inside of unused oven door. Operator removed. -1 live in sticky trap in unused oven. Sticky trap discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tzatziki portion cups (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler above load line less than 4 hours. Recommend keeping product inside lower cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -approximately 6 dead roaches in sticky trap in unused oven. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork over pita bread in reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 44-45°, ground lamb 44°, beef Kabob 44°. Foods moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around back door..
33-19-4
55
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); tzaziki (49F - Cold Holding) on insufficient ice bath on cook line. Operator added more ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: cut tomato 43, tzaziki 41-47 **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flat of raw shell eggs on shelf above soup in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -stuffed grape leaves (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in cook line prep table less than 4 hours. Employees just completed a large take out order. Will monitor food temperatures and ice products for temperature recovery.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -sanitizer >200ppm chlorine in 3 compartment sink. Educated dishwasher.
41-18-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -lamb chops may be ordered undercooked. Provided printed consumer advisory for facility, posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoons in water, 87°f. Pan moved to flat grill. Recheck 137. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -ground raw lamb thawing at room temperature. Product moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in container of chick peas in walk-in cooler. -soufflé cup in salt container, cup in rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Lamb last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Lamb on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Lamb?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fat Lamb.
How does Fat Lamb compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Fat Lamb most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Fat Lamb's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fat Lamb have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Lamb 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 Fat Lamb inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Lamb is inspected around four times per year on average.
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