CATFISH FISH AND CHICKEN
4705 N AUSTRALIAN AVE, Mangonia Park FL 33407 · 3057334194
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024019221 | Mar 7, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2021038343 | Jul 13, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | $200 |
| 2--2017017059 | Mar 29, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless reach in freezer; uncovered 1/3 pan of raw comminuted beef and 1/3 pan of raw comminuted chicken stored over cooked potato fries. Operator moved raw items to one side of freezer and ready to eat on the other side of freezer.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Provided form HR 5022-101. Advised Operator to complete/follow.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemical) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Mar 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises "Catfish" on menu is serving/substituting Swai in place of Catfish. Advised Operator of proper representation of fin fish.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled point of sale order entry system then put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; 1/3 pans of raw comminuted chicken and raw comminuted beef stored over cooked potato fries. Operator moved raw comminuted beef and chicken to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (58F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding) Operator stated not prepared or portioned, held in unit less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in unit less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises "Catfish" on menu is serving/substituting Swai in place of Catfish. Advised Operator of proper representation of fin fish.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cut raw fish (54F - Ambient Cooling 12:10/54F 12:40). Operator stated fish cut/prepped 20 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked chicken. The chicken was moved to the top to store properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At the cook line, the rolling shelf is rusting.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the reach in cooler, cooked chicken wings prepared Saturday not date marked.
Handle missing at plumbing fixture. The hand sink in the prep area, missing the cold side handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inter the front counter, in the bucket of lemon pepper seasoning. The owner removed the scoop
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: raw crab stored above mushroom nuggets and corn nuggets; not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door reach in cool: raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); raw oysters (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on prep counter approximately 5 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items to quick chill.
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. Emailed to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer 4 thank you bags containing raw chicken, advised operator to remove items from thank you bag.
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of aspirin and a container of DayQuil stored on spice shelf next to spices, operator removed
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator sells conch salad which contains raw fish
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer 4 thank you bags containing raw chicken, advised operator to remove items from thank you bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken wings (70F - Cold Holding), operator stated that product was prepared over 4 hours ago, see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter hand washing sink has ketchup packets in it, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand washing sink, operator provided
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator sells conch salad which contains raw fish Inspector provided printed copy of consumer advisory
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator discarded
Jul 31, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...employee provided
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 112° F, employee make highest thermostat.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...employee moved.
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.