CATFISH PLACE
2324 13 ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 4076357287
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bags stored over shrimp and vegetables in reach in freezer located at wash area
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Expired for 4 employees
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several throughout kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored near produce walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Glass top chest freezer on cookline
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One on conveyor oven handle on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on clean dish rack behind cookline equipment
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar closest to entrance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on top of dish machine had degreaser per employee, no label. Employee labeled.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used on sliding door of chest freezer with glassdoors at cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container used for salad lettuce in walk-in cooler by ice machine has cracked lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer with glass doors at end of cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in McDonald's cup stored in standup reach-in freezer at waitstaff area. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at coffee station in kitchen stored uncovered on coffee machine.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cherry tomatoes over margarine in walk-in cooler by ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers at entrance to cook line had flour and corn meal, no label.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by pitcher in handwashing sink at bar Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table in server area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. First reach in freezer across from dishwasher - ice buildup around top of door frame
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets throughout
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on cookline
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Croutons and corneal mix stored in Home Depot buckets throughout facility
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep area blocked by equipment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and pinto beans made over 24 hours per operator with no date mark at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dark blue chemical and bleach in white bottle had no labels
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine outside
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Steak stored over pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler by cooks line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bags stored over shrimp and vegetables in reach in freezer located at wash area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical in spray bottlestored next to container of honey Spray bottles of Spic and Span stored next to ketchup and lids at wait station by glass walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Big square brown and white cutting boards
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored directly on top of bag of country gravy at cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs hanging of broiler handles at cooks line In use tongs stored directly on top of reach in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar by drink station
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler next to expedite station
Stored food not covered. Ice stored in ice bin at drink station by wait station does not have lid to protect ice Milk with no lid at walk in cooler by ice machine
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dishwasher racks heavily soiled.
Chest freezer with rust that has pitted the surface
Drain cover(s) missing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Gaskets reach in chest freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go and cups on floor dry storage
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.