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Failing Health Score
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FAT BOYS BBQ in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 10 critical, 8 major, 16 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One old label on plastic pan on clean dish shelf.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Removed during this inspection.
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Two tiles missing in kitchen
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Seven portions of Bread pudding 61F-65F in reach in cooler at front counter. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Stop sale issued.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seven portions of Bread pudding 61F-65F in reach in cooler at front counter. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Stop sale issued.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on three door reach in cooler under pass thru soiled with slime substance. Gaskets on reach in chest freezer on cookline soiled with food debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler near smoker soiled with mold like substance.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute has mold like substance inside. Microwave soiled with food debris. Both were cleaned during this inspection.
- [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F, filter is dusty and blocking air flow. Operator cleaned during this inspection then ambient temperature 39F.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door left open and has no device.
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