GREAT CATCH
5039 1 ST, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · 813-782-7770
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 65 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies on prep table, on blender, on bowl of food being prepped, flies moved to wait station area, landing on clean plates, to go boxes 2 flies on side of breading box in kitchen 2 flies in dish room,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024051998 | Aug 27, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2019022438 | Apr 16, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing sanitizer stored above prep area off cook line. Employee removed and stored correctly.
2 handwash sinks not accessible/fully operational for employee use at all times due to being in disrepair in kitchen off cook line. Handwash sink to the left of the stovetop has water leaking out of bottom of sink. Operator placed bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized by end of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line lift top reach-in cooler.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of cream at inside bar not date marked. Operator placed date.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer observed at outer bar. Operator placed label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Cases of sweet potato Frieda's on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on pallet.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in prep area. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink and prep sink. Operator turned on steady stream of water.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At outer bar. Operator replaced line.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 2 sinks in ladies restroom waster temperature 77F
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moldings broken or missing in rear ice machine area.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan guards missing in walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of side door exterior door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles leading into ice machine area are in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls near dishwashing area/backdoor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tables and equipment stored outside,
Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler.
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate20 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies in dish area 2 live flies on cook line 8 live flies in opposite side of cook line near prep area 2 live flies in seating area just outside kitchen Total live flies, 18.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Dairy (53F - Cold Holding); Dairy sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); Dairy butter pats 1/2 case - 52F - cold holding) Manager discarded at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dairy (53F - Cold Holding);Dairy butter pats 1/2 case - 52F - cold holding) Manager discarded at time of inspection.
rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 #10 cans of beets with rusted lids and seams. Observed 1 #10 can of beans, dusted lids and seams. Owner removed at time of inspection.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed a cat on premises behind establishment, cans of pet food observed nearby. Operator shewed cat away at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink station dispenser nozzles soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish area hand sink. No hand soap at dish area hand sink. Employee put out soap at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 2 sinks in ladies restroom waster temperature 77F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside top left soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers with debris buildup.
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. Operator removed food from this unit until the unit can be repaired.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moldings broken or missing in rear ice machine area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of consumer drink cups in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan guards missing in walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of side door exterior door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles leading into ice machine area are in disrepair.
Food stored outside. Cooler of deserts on outside deck.operator to move food to an inside cooler
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not on a pad.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls near dishwashing area/backdoor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve portion cups in bar area not inverted while open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli florets in walk in freezer stored uncovered.. Discussed the need to cover or protect all stored food
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tables and equipment stored outside,
Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. Dishwasher drain pipe leaking onto floor. Owner adjusted the pipe at time of inspection to correct.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Caged bird on premises. 2 birds in cage in outdoor dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room
Aug 28, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Caged bird on premises. 2 birds in cage in outdoor dining area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Duane W., expired in Feb.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room
Equipment in poor repair. Metal panel of vertical freezer missing Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Food stored outside. 3 door cooler outside, only beer in cooler, no over head protection.
Aug 28, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies on prep table, on blender, on bowl of food being prepped, flies moved to wait station area, landing on clean plates, to go boxes 2 flies on side of breading box in kitchen 2 flies in dish room,
Caged bird on premises. 2 birds in cage in outdoor dining area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Duane W., expired in Feb.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room
Equipment in poor repair. Metal panel of vertical freezer missing Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Food stored outside. 3 door cooler outside, only beer in cooler, no over head protection.
Aug 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies on prep table, on blender, on bowl of food being prepped, flies moved to wait station area, landing on clean plates, to go boxes 2 flies on side of breading box in kitchen 2 flies in dish room,
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (55F - Cold Holding) butter pads (47F - Cold Holding) clam chowder (47F - Cold Holding); made yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler - sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); in wait station cooler - blue cheese dressing (55F - Cold Holding)moved to coolers this morning at 9:30/ 10, see stop sale In lift top cooler on cook line - raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); basa (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer butter pads (47F - Cold Holding)in cooler since 10 am, pans over filled, see stop sale **Warning* In walk in cooler - clam chowder (47F - Cold Holding); butter 46 (47F - Cold Holding);see stop,sale
Caged bird on premises. 2 birds in cage in outdoor dining area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Duane W., expired in Feb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler, Salad station Oven on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at wait station, operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, no paper towels at sink on cook line or wait station
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Water dripping from black mold like substance inside top of ice machine on to ice in storage area. See stop sale. Black mold like substance in ice bin and bottom of lid at server soda station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Metal panel of vertical freezer missing Walk in cooler shelves rusted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In storage area on side of bar
Food stored outside. 3 door cooler outside, only beer in cooler, no over head protection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer keg gaskets Gaskets of salad make cooler Mold like substance on tubes in keg cooler Floor fan on shelf over clean plates in dish room Walk in cooler shelves
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under ice bin in outside bar, draining into but tub Pipe taped with duct tape under sink in inside bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer cooler in bar In 2 door reach in cooler on cook line 3 door Beer cooler outside
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle stripped on hand sink in ware washing area.
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at 0ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over expo window shelf on cook line. Operator removed tape.
Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor In walk-in cooler, single service containers in boxes on dry storage floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on reach in cooler on cook line. Operator poured water out of container.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle stripped on hand sink in ware washing area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware On cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Operator turned containers face down.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bulk containers no label.
Jan 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no oyster consumer advisory on to go menu
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has food single service storage shed outside of main building not on plans. Operator also has reach in cooler stored outside as well that was holding cases of beer
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food stored outside. Observed reach in cooler that has beer stored outside. Also has storage shed with canned items in it as well. Manager moved all beer into walk in cooler
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed faded sign by register. Printed some new signs and had operator post the signs
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 copy to manager
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no oyster consumer advisory on to go menu
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has food single service storage shed outside of main building not on plans. Operator also has reach in cooler stored outside as well that was holding cases of beer
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some Food Safety certifications not completed and expired for some employees
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certifications missing date of training
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. Some certifications expired
Food stored outside. Observed reach in cooler that has beer stored outside. Also has storage shed with canned items in it as well. Manager moved all beer into walk in cooler
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table in kitchen
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.