Original Fat Cats
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Original Fat Cats stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “soda gun nozzles soiled in bar” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, open case of tomatoes stored on the floor. The case was moved to the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 50F cold holding inside walk in cooler covered, less than 4 hours ago. Per cook , foods pulled from walk in cooler for prep earlier. Operator uncovered container inside walk cooler to facilitate proper cold holding. Observed air escaping from under door in walk in cooler and gasket torn or in disrepair. Door not closing tightly. Operator placed on ice bath to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to establishment **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Marina sauce @12:00 pm , 50 F ambient cooling inside walk in cooler covered less than 4 hours ago To 50F @12:30 pm.Per operator foods made last night and were pulled from wic for lunch prep. Operator uncovered for proper cooling. Observed air escaping from under door in walk in cooler and gasket torn or in disrepair. Operator placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cooking oil on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust in cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Cases of Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in storage room on 2nd floor **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Gasket torn or in disrepair in reach In cooler opposite walk in cooler . 2. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in walk in cooler. Observed the door not closing all the way. Cold Air escaping from bottom of door
14-11-5
52
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling under rubber mat on floor next to helium tanks by kitchen entrance doorway. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Blend cheese opened 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men bathroom. Hand drying mechanical device not working at time of inspection. Operator provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soda gun nozzles soiled with slime throughout bar. Operator cleaned and Sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Operator secured during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cases of Single-service cups improperly stored on floor in storage room on 2nd floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Containers of sauces not stored at least 6 inches off the floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized on 2nd floor. **Warning**
33-34-4
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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 Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Original Fat Cats?
Across the inspection record, “soda gun nozzles soiled in bar” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Original Fat Cats.
How does Original Fat Cats compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Original Fat Cats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Original Fat Cats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Original Fat Cats have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Original Fat Cats 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 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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