CATFISH DEWEYS
4003 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park FL 33309 · 954.566.5333
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored in same container as cooked sausage inn2 door stainless reach in cooler
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up item off floor to be discarded with gloved hands, then proceed to handle utensils without removing gloves. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and move utensils to ware washing area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Melted ice buildup on open case of fries in walk in freezer. Bags of fries in paper bags. See stop sale
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled table cleaner
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door stain reach in cooler in ware washing area
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. Clams in commercially reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to keep frozen stored in reach in cooler still partially frozen, operator opened and removed from packaging
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food items stored on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Insulated bag used to store cooked baked potatoes heavily soiled on the exterior
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless on reach in cooler
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pc (48-51F - Cold Holding) in pan stored in cooler chest on top of ice. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Not portion or prepared today chef placed ice on top of butter pc. Observed on cook line shrimp in buttermilk (41-55F - Cold Holding) not completely in ice per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator added more ice to container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (122F - Hot Holding) on char grill per chef held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Cook increased heat.
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach to cooler
Food stored on floor. Box of shredded lettuce on kitchen floor. Employee elevated
Hole in or other damage to wall.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table cutting board. Operator removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cup stored on the floor in storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed on cook line reach in container of cooked shrimp,shredded cheese, cooked linguine, cut celery. Operator covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snapper 43F defrosted in standing water. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by three compartment sink. Observed wall at wait station accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodle in 2 door true reach in on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed catfish fillet boneless (40-53F - Cold Holding) in pan with ice on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator added more ice.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm at wait station. Operator remade solution rechecked 50 Ppm chlorine
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in melted butter and red sauce. Observed in flip top at wait station plastic soufflé cup with no handle in Parmesan cheese and croutons. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line coolers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wait station and next to Delfield reach in
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By 2 door true refrigerator on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle cook line reach in. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items celery sticks,cooked shrimp,noodles not covered in reach in on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled on cook line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried shrimp (106-117F - Hot Holding) under heat lamp on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator will place on TPHC. Emailed form operator form operator filled out and time marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 08/01/2025
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled at the bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense melted butter Observed in service station flip top plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese and croutons. Operated removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Beverage air cooler single door
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of a box of French fries. Employee removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest on cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at service station flip top the tong handle in contact with chopped romaine. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beverage air cooler single door
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone then put on gloves and engage in food preparation without washing hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid defend on window shelf next to rear kitchen door.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed true refrigerator on cook line Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining in beverage air reach in cooler at service station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and small bowls on shelf in wait station not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board at service station.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on beverage air reach in. Torn gasket on 2 door true reach in on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of sprite soda syrup on floor at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in freezer chest on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed freezer chest lid lining corner broken has exposed foam insulation by frying station
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf with microwave on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on 2 door beverage air soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 snapper filet 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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True reach in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 snapper filet 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. See stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board a service station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on true reaching cooler in dish area soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings in walk-in freezer not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out kitchen
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. December 1, 2023. Operator paid for renewal during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled throughout.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign. Operator made a sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by bar straw holder. Operator removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's bathroom door not self-closing.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in ice behind bar. Operator removed.
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.