Lil Fatz BBQ

120 N Bloxham Ave, Tavares, FL 32778

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lil Fatz BBQ has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tavares restaurant scores 66. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior.

22-16-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Expired decal displayed , operator will have replaced.

50-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lil Fatz BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lil Fatz BBQ on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Lil Fatz BBQ compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Lil Fatz BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.

Has Lil Fatz BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lil Fatz BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lil Fatz BBQ 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 Lil Fatz BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lil Fatz BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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