CATFISH COUNTRY
2400 EF GRIFFIN RD, Bartow FL 33830 · 8636466767
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022041554 | Aug 16, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 to the email.
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.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade located at the end of the prep table near the expo line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, fish, seafood inside the walk in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dishwasher area.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bakers Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the reach in cooler near the steam table.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakers rack next to the reach in cooler.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag filled with bottled water and soft drinks in the dishwasher area. The beverages was removed.
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.
Bakers Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the reach in cooler near the steam table.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakers rack next to the reach in cooler.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food on the cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
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.
Feb 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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/. 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
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water from the hand washing sink used to store utensils. Water was discarded.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee washed his hand without using soap. I had the employee to wash his hands using soap.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 100F. The operator discarded the water.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Fish, shrimp, rice Cole slaw inside the walk in cooler.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone
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.