DAVID'S CATFISH HOUSE
5129 DOGWOOD DR, Milton FL 32570 · 850.626.1500
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed coleslaw 47f in walk-in cooler, over 4 hours. Coleslaw was prepared yesterday and has been in cooler overnight.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection, observed 0 ppm reading on dish machine at establishment. Operator called dish machine technician who arrived prior to end of inspection. Technician was able to repair dish machine and 50 ppm reading was observed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed coleslaw 47f in walk-in cooler, over 4 hours. Coleslaw was prepared yesterday and has been in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed coleslaw 47f in walk-in cooler, over 4 hours. Coleslaw was prepared yesterday and has been in cooler overnight.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed shredded cheddar 66f, cooked shrimp 55f, coleslaw cups 61f in kitchen area of establishment (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed raw popcorn shrimp 44f, boiled shrimp 45f, coleslaw 48f, hush puppy batter 48f, coleslaw cups 44f in walk-in cooler (over 4 hours per manager).
Apr 15, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed shredded cheddar 66f, cooked shrimp 55f, coleslaw cups 61f in kitchen area of establishment (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed raw popcorn shrimp 44f, boiled shrimp 45f, coleslaw 48f, hush puppy batter 48f, coleslaw cups 44f in walk-in cooler (over 4 hours per manager).
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed raw popcorn shrimp 44f, boiled shrimp 45f, coleslaw 48f, hush puppy batter 48f, coleslaw cups 44f in walk-in cooler (over 4 hours per manager).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed shredded cheddar 66f, cooked shrimp 55f, coleslaw cups 61f in kitchen area of establishment (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed raw popcorn shrimp 44f, boiled shrimp 45f, coleslaw 48f, hush puppy batter 48f, coleslaw cups 44f in walk-in cooler (over 4 hours per manager).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked rice 126f (less than 4 hours per manager) in kitchen area of establishment.
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.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed sliced green tomatoes 44f stored in reach-in cooler for more than 4 hours per employee. Employee discarded tomatoes during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed coleslaw 45f (less than 4 hours per employee), cut green tomatoes 44f (over 4hours per employee), raw chicken 46f (less than 4 hours per employee), stuffed crab shells 44f (less than 4 hours per employee). Employee added ice to lower bin of coleslaw for cooling. Employee also moved all items that were held at greater than 41f for less than 4 hours to colder holding unit during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, no proof of employee training at establishment.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed case of unwashed tomatoes stored above pre-made salads in walk-in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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