CATFISH JOHNNY'S
2396 N CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee FL 33538 · 3527932083
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 31 rodent droppings on floor behind refrigerator in salad prep room in kitchen area. Operator swept up droppings and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043471 | Jul 11, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dairy items in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
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. 2 cards expired.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed inside second bucket.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Tested sanitizer bucket on cook line at 200ppm. Employee added water and retested bucket at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee washed rinse and sanitize can opener and soiled container on clean dish shelf in ware washing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef in walk in freezer prepped on the 11-14-2025 not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed jacket from dry storage shelf in prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. All should in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from floor at salad station.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server washed hands for less than 10 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. half n half (48F - Cold Holding); butter pat (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler at front counter - half n half (48F - Cold Holding); butter pat (49F - Cold Holding);temperatures not taken today, restaurant closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. See stop sale
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket at wait station > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed towel in hand wash sink in prep room.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Operator not using probe thermometer to take temperatures. Operator has thermometer, will put temps on log on cooler in kitchen
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass door Cooler at front counter, ambient reads 51F. half n half (48F - Cold Holding); butter pat (49F - Cold Holding)
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. Floor fans in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Perch in standing water, thawed at 9, 55F, operator put ice on perch
Jul 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor panels missing and/or in disrepair. In cook line area
Jul 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container. Bacon in reach in cooler in cook line area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 31 rodent droppings on floor behind refrigerator in salad prep room in kitchen area. Operator swept up droppings and sanitized the area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hung on dry storage rack and clean dish rack. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing Food Service Inspection Report in cook line area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
Floor panels missing and/or in disrepair. In cook line area
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. 0ppm. Operator ran 2 cycles and primed sanitizer. 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 51F operator states was prepped at approximately 11am. Operator moved to reach in freezer to rapidly cool.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at cook line. Operator made fresh bucket 100ppm.
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.