How many health inspections has FAT TUESDAY had?

FAT TUESDAY has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FAT TUESDAY ever been shut down?

No, FAT TUESDAY has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FAT TUESDAY?

The most frequently cited violations at FAT TUESDAY are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

FAT TUESDAY

845 N FT LAUDERDALE BCH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: 190 OCTANE RETAIL LLC · License: SEA1621814

FAT TUESDAY in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 25 inspections on record with 84 total violations (3.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

84Violations

0Closures

Data current as of July 26, 2024

Inspection History (25)

Jul 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 13, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Aug 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jan 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

FAT TUESDAY has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FAT TUESDAY had?: FAT TUESDAY has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FAT TUESDAY ever been shut down?: No, FAT TUESDAY has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FAT TUESDAY?: The most frequently cited violations at FAT TUESDAY are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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