Uncle Fatty's
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
67
Score
Uncle Fatty's has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Uncle Fatty's was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Uncle Fatty's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pulled pork in single door reach in cooler, manager date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.
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. Email procedures to operator, operator printed.. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from door handles of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned can opener soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put towels at salad station in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned signal service containers face down at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Flip Top- ; Pepper jack Cheese (40-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved top portion to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Handle missing from white single door freezer in cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
78
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Received notice from contractor during inspection of intent to begin work May 1,2024 **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area added to the front of the cooks line. Panini press, sandwich make table (cutting produce and making salads) and a refrigerator. One door refrigerator added to cooks line. Slicer, and microwave added to counter by locked side door. Turbo air refrigerator added next to bathroom. Prep table in front of three door freezer . Ice machine removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The Previous plans show the ceiling is painted drywall. The current ceiling is open ductwork, pipes and pvc over the food prep area and cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Received notice from contractor during inspection of intent to begin work May 1,2024 **Time Extended**
36-37-5
74
Mar 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jan 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooks line cooler- Chicken wings 45 on the bottom/ 49 on the top. Rechecked 42/46 . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area added to the front of the cooks line. Panini press, sandwich make table (cutting produce and making salads) and a refrigerator. One door refrigerator added to cooks line. Slicer, and microwave added to counter by locked side door. Turbo air refrigerator added next to bathroom. Prep table in front of three door freezer . Ice machine removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The Previous plans show the ceiling is painted drywall. The current ceiling is open ductwork, pipes and pvc over the food prep area and cooks line. **Warning**
36-37-5
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Observed no state approved employee training for employees **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Observed the current license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Fatty's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Fatty's on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Fatty's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Fatty's.
How does Uncle Fatty's compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Uncle Fatty's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Uncle Fatty's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Fatty's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Fatty's 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 Uncle Fatty's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Fatty's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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