Fatboys
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
100
Score
Fatboys has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “no currently certified food service manager on duty”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Miramar Beach sits at 81, putting Fatboys on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee in process of cleaning and sanitizing ice bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed establishment charging an automatic 18% gratuity on parties of 5 or more and to go orders, also an automatic 3% surcharge in credit card orders. Menu and receipt are missing information to consumer. **Warning**
55-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bin of sugar. Employee removed handle from sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler in disrepair with a hole on interior wall near door exposing insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Soda gun dispenser at bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.manager had employee clean and sanitize soda gun dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
64
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager came inside establishment during inspection ( after 15 minutes had passed). **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank stored on floor across from chemical shelf near back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food contact shelf above make bar and next to wire serving baskets.
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- raw chicken 59F in prep sink with standing water. Employee removed chicken and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
43
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- warmer- cooked chicken wings 107F, cheese sauce 104F, macaroni and cheese 117F. Reheat- chicken wings 176F, macaroni and cheese 184F, cheese sauce 189F (4:00-4:30). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Hot holding- warmer- cooked chicken wings 111F, macaroni and cheese 118F, cheese sauce 115F (2:30-3:46) per cook. Equipment is not maintaining food at 135F or higher. Door has an air gap at side seal. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Warmer and interior heavily soiled with build up.
22-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Upright- house made ranch 40F, milk 41F. Make bars- Diced tomato 48F, lettuce 43F, Cole slaw 43F, salsa 44F, sliced tomato 44F (4:00-4:45). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- warmer- cooked chicken wings 107F, cheese sauce 104F, macaroni and cheese 117F. Reheat- chicken wings 176F, macaroni and cheese 184F, cheese sauce 189F (4:00-4:30). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near upright freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents above cook tops heavily soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of warmer and door heavily soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas through tout cook line, make tables and in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware washing area and behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warmer has air gap preventing unit to keep food hot at 135 or higher. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
45
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cooks are not temperature checking food. Employee cooked a beef patty and chicken breast with out temperature checking and served to guest. Inspector checked temperature- chicken 199F, beef 197F.
05-10-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on cook line under bottles of butter.
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright warmer door does not seal properly around gaskets when closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of ice and bread stored on floor in walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls and base boards soiled through out kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths in use on prep tables and cook line.
21-09-4
67
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and shelf under prep tables soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located near can opener blocked with linen bin.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Zucchini fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on on top of ice maker not inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fatboys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fatboys on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fatboys?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fatboys.
How does Fatboys compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Fatboys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Fatboys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fatboys have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fatboys 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 Fatboys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fatboys is inspected around four times per year on average.
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