CATFISH COUNTRY
2400 E. F. Griffin Road
Florida, 33830
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bakers Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the reach in cooler near the steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Rust present. **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakers rack next to the reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Cardboard in use. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - Bakers Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the reach in cooler near the steam table. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakers rack next to the reach in cooler. Warning
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Warning
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food on the cook line. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the top section and inside the reach in drawers of the reach in cooler next to the steam table on the cook line. scallops (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (43F - Cold Holding); steaks (46F - Cold Holding) Ice was put on the product p. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag filled with bottled water and soft drinks in the dishwasher area. The beverages was removed. Warning
- 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy to the operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Container of fish in the top sect of the reach in cooler across from the fryers. The water was removed.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47F in the top section of the reach in cooler across the fryers. The fish was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7: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/. Observed from previous plans dish machine, hand sink and three compartment sink was moved to extension on back kitchen. Food prep sink installed in walk in cooler with no hand sink. Server station with ice bin, and coffee/tea station and no hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Not submitted. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 100F. The operator discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish, shrimp, rice Cole slaw inside the walk in cooler.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed his hands with gloves in a container of dirty water across from the cook line. I had the employee to remove the gloves and wash his hands at a designated hand wassink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water from the hand washing sink used to store utensils. Water was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7: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/. Plans not submitted. Dishwasher area was extended and prep and hand washing added inside the walk in cooler. Advised operator to submit plans to plan review. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee washed his hand without using soap. I had the employee to wash his hands using soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle dirty plates and put them in bus bucket. Server then proceeded to grab clean plate and bowl of pre-portioned cole slaw from rim of bowl with out washing their hands. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed deep container of coleslaw cooling and was covered. Manager uncovered **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Cole slaw held in walk in cooler is scooped then placed on bowls and then placed on speed rack. Observed server station with tea and coffee, and ice bin with no hand sink Warning
- 51-16-7: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/. Observed from previous plans dish machine, hand sink and three compartment sink was moved to extension on back kitchen. Food prep sink installed in walk in cooler with no hand sink. Server station with ice bin, and coffee/tea station and no hand sink Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).