How many health inspections has FAT BOYS BBQ had?

FAT BOYS BBQ has had 37 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FAT BOYS BBQ ever been shut down?

Yes, FAT BOYS BBQ has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FAT BOYS BBQ?

The most frequently cited violations at FAT BOYS BBQ are: Single-use items, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

FAT BOYS BBQ

4132 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala, FL 34470

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PAPIS BBQ LLC · License: SEA5200012

FAT BOYS BBQ in Ocala, FL has 37 inspections on record with 191 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

37Inspections

191Violations

2Closures

Data current as of April 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for FAT BOYS BBQ
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 8, 2019	Roach activity	09:23:00
Feb 7, 2019	Flies	12:08:00

Inspection History (37)

Apr 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Nov 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Feb 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 22, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 15, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

Mar 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 29, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 3, 2018 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

FAT BOYS BBQ has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FAT BOYS BBQ had?: FAT BOYS BBQ has had 37 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FAT BOYS BBQ ever been shut down?: Yes, FAT BOYS BBQ has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FAT BOYS BBQ?: The most frequently cited violations at FAT BOYS BBQ are: Single-use items, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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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).

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