Bobkatz

12340 Us Hwy 19 N, Hudson, FL 34667
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Bobkatz has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Hudson restaurant, which scores around 85. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The two soda guns at the bar are soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Along the white tray, a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters above the fryer baskets are soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
May 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette buuts on floor in kitchen- behind refrigerator, under 3 compartment sink
12B-06-4
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with clear lid stored in handwash sink. Lid removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cut Tomatoes, Cut Lettuce, opened bag of shredded cheese, and multiple containers of cheese slices (swiss, havarti, and cheddar) without a date mark. Discussed with employee proper date marking procedures. Employee marked date on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of pizza oven to the right of the microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink in kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in kitchen with standing water on floor at start of inspection in same area.
29-11-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bags of sliced cheese, shredded cheese, and cooked mushrooms in reach-in cooler without date mark. Employee started to date mark items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with ice scoop to ice machine stored in sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
82
Dec 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Ice machine has been moved into kitchen, wall has been removed from part of kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut leafy greens, opened carton of milk, opened less than 7 days ago. Discussed proper date marking with operator. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen or walk in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine and under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box beverages on floor in bar, fry oil on floor in kitchen, discussed having all food 6 inches off floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On counter in kitchen **Warning**
14-55-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bobkatz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bobkatz on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bobkatz?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bobkatz.

How does Bobkatz compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Bobkatz most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 85.

Has Bobkatz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bobkatz have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bobkatz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bobkatz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bobkatz is inspected around two times per year on average.