FAT BOYZ BBQ
899 E CYPRESS CREEK RD, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33334
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 03D-01-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F - Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F - Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F - Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F - Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-01-4CriticalRepeat
Dented/rusted cans of mushrooms and corn cream present. See stop sale
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans of mushrooms and corn cream present. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped glove on the floor, picked it up, put it on and then touched clean utensils and equipment. Educated employee who then washed hands
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped glove on the floor, picked it up, put it on and then touched clean utensils and equipment. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-28-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled apron then handled clean utensils and clean equipment. Educated employee who then proceeded to wash hands
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled apron then handled clean utensils and clean equipment. Educated employee who then proceeded to wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 35A-02-8Critical
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 1 live fly flying around kitchen, not landing on food or equipment
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 1 live fly flying around kitchen, not landing on food or equipment **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F - Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F - Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F - Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F - Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dish detergent stored over cooking spices. Operator moved bottle and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F - Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F - Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: At 12:58pm cooked beans (104F - Cooling at 12:58pm, since 11:00am; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked yam since (127F - Cooling at 12:58 since 12:00pm; 118F at 2:00pm); cooked chicken (104F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 91F at 2:00pm); cooked brisket 120F - Cooling at 1:05pm, since 12:00pm; 110F at 2:00pm) at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, See stop sale **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
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/ At time of inspection more than 4 employees present and working in kitchen with no certified food manager on site, discussed with operator.
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/ At time of inspection more than 4 employees present and working in kitchen with no certified food manager on site, discussed with operator. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 14, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.