Original Fat Cats

234 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Original Fat Cats stretching back to 2022. On Feb 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outdoor bar **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at flip top cooler door **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment Throughout kitchen **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in cooler at bar **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler **Warning**

36-34-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at outside bar

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oil containers blocking hand sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink storing plastic containers **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

02D-01-5

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink. At triple sink. Items supplied **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At triple sink, used to store pots. Items removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Fat Cats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Original Fat Cats on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Original Fat Cats?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Original Fat Cats.

How does Original Fat Cats compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Original Fat Cats most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Original Fat Cats' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Original Fat Cats have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Original Fat Cats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Original Fat Cats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Original Fat Cats is inspected around three times per year on average.

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