CATCHES WATERFRONT GRILLE
7811 BAYVIEW AVE, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727.849.2121
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024070080 | Aug 7, 2024 | May 29, 2025 | $300 |
| 3--2023020990 | Feb 21, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2022017958 | Feb 24, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021027951 | Mar 1, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The soda gun that is at the outside bar soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the soda gun.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Utensils in poor condition. 4 utensils in poor condition. The operator discarded the utensils.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with cardboard boxes. Operator removed.
No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap and paper towels.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 operator with digital copy. Operator printed and posted.
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top of cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in bar area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pasta in crate under racks in dry storage
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged under breaker boxes at baseboard Baseboards damaged in outdoor tiki bar area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in cook line area
Oct 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Room under building with bag in box soda system, liquor storage, 6 inch diameter pvc pipes over soda boxes and liquor, ceiling is corrugated metal. Last plans are from 2009, tiki bar not on plans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Gaskets of coolers on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door cooler on cook line
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In room under restaurant over bag in box soda and liquor bottles
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ahi tuna thawed, still in package.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from broiler -cooked diced potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); portioned shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); recheck potatoes 43F, shrimp 41F
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/. On warning from previous inspection, due on 10/6/24
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4oz packages of ahi tuna, thawed, package not opened, see stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over clean plates in prep area, on top of dish machine, on cooler in bar, all moved to bottom shelf
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at wait station, at wait station In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind soda nozzles at wait station and at outside bar Tracks of beer coolers in outside bar and inside bar Tracked of glass door cooler in bar
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In storage area undue restaurant, liquor has been removed, bag in box soda still in room.on warning for plan review from previous inspection, due on 10/6/24
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender cutting limes with bare Hands, operator discarded limes, also discussed removing stickers of fruit before washing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sauerkraut dated 7/28, Mango salsa dated 7/19, Rockefeller mix dated 6/23, 7/30 Cooked potatoes dated 7/28, 7/30 in walk in cooler, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauerkraut dated 7/28, Mango salsa dated 7/19, Rockefeller mix dated 6/23, 7/30 Cooked potatoes dated 7/28, 7/30 in walk in cooler
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/. Room under building with bag in box soda system, liquor storage, 6 inch diameter pvc pipes over soda boxes and liquor, ceiling is corrugated metal. Last plans are from 2009, tiki bar not on plans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on steam table, operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Gaskets of coolers on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door cooler on cook line
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In room under restaurant over bag in box soda and liquor bottles
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar
Nov 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar
Nov 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator put new jug of sanitizer on, no change
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In outside tiki bar- hand wash sink on far end has bucket, scrub brush, operator removed items
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has safe staff books, No certificates filled out
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. Inspector emailed poster to manager on duty, it was printed and hung on wall on both floors.
oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with manager on duty
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's downstairs bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets, frame around doors of 3 door cooler on cook line Base of can opener Behind soda nozzles at soda machine in galley and outside tiki bar Tops/ doors of bottle cooler doors in tiki bar
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door on cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets on cook line 0 ppm quat, will switch to chlorine sanitizer
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies under hand wash sink in bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mango salsa in walk in cooler dated 8/28, See stop sale Cooked salmon on vertical cooler in prep room dated 8/27.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mango salsa Cooked salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at prep station- whipped butter (73F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer, down to 53F at end of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting in middle kitchen Soda gun nozzle in both bars Top inside of ice machine in lower level
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar has ice in it, discussed alternatives for dumping.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in beer cooler
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In lower level bar, forks in tumblers with tines up. Operator took to dish room
Water draining onto floor surface. From soda gun holster in lower level bar
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.