Catches Waterfront Grille
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Catches Waterfront Grille 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Port Richey restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with cardboard boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with digital copy. Operator printed and posted.
02A-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in bar area
14-09-4
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top of cook line
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged under breaker boxes at baseboard Baseboards damaged in outdoor tiki bar area
36-24-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pasta in crate under racks in dry storage
08B-47-4
50
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Room under building with bag in box soda system, liquor storage, 6 inch diameter pvc pipes over soda boxes and liquor, ceiling is corrugated metal. Last plans are from 2009, tiki bar not on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Per Cindy in Tallahassee no plans have been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In room under restaurant over bag in box soda and liquor bottles - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Utility lines covered with metal tape. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Gaskets of coolers on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Aug 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from broiler -cooked diced potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) ; portioned shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); recheck potatoes 43F, shrimp 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ahi tuna thawed, still in package.
01B-03-5
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On warning from previous inspection, due on 10/6/24
51-16-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4oz packages of ahi tuna, thawed, package not opened, see stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over clean plates in prep area, on top of dish machine, on cooler in bar, all moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at wait station, at wait station In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind soda nozzles at wait station and at outside bar Tracks of beer coolers in outside bar and inside bar Tracked of glass door cooler in bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In storage area undue restaurant, liquor has been removed, bag in box soda still in room.on warning for plan review from previous inspection, due on 10/6/24 **Repeat Violation**
36-04-5
52
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauerkraut dated 7/28, Mango salsa dated 7/19, Rockefeller mix dated 6/23, 7/30 Cooked potatoes dated 7/28, 7/30 in walk in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sauerkraut dated 7/28, Mango salsa dated 7/19, Rockefeller mix dated 6/23, 7/30 Cooked potatoes dated 7/28, 7/30 in walk in cooler, see stop sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender cutting limes with bare Hands, operator discarded limes, also discussed removing stickers of fruit before washing. **Warning**
09-01-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Room under building with bag in box soda system, liquor storage, 6 inch diameter pvc pipes over soda boxes and liquor, ceiling is corrugated metal. Last plans are from 2009, tiki bar not on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on steam table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Gaskets of coolers on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In room under restaurant over bag in box soda and liquor bottles
36-04-5
45
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: 4 flies in bar at soda gun and sodas lines, not on food **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: 1 in bar by hand wash sink /soda lines **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: 4 flies in bar at soda gun and sodas lines, not on food **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. 0 ppm, operator put new jug of sanitizer on, no change **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 2 flies in bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In outside tiki bar- hand wash sink on far end has bucket, scrub brush, operator removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. Has safe staff books, No certificates filled out **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed poster to manager on duty, it was printed and hung on wall on both floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with manager on duty **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's downstairs bathroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets, frame around doors of 3 door cooler on cook line Base of can opener Behind soda nozzles at soda machine in galley and outside tiki bar Tops/ doors of bottle cooler doors in tiki bar **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door on cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets on cook line 0 ppm quat, will switch to chlorine sanitizer **Warning**
21-08-4
41
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects near beer tap underneath. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Appt 15 small flies in empty cabinet in outside bar **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: 5 flies in cabinet operator killed all and sanitized **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Ordered **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
82
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in outdoor bar area in cabinet next to stored liquor bottles underneath beer tap. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready-to-eat pasta. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects near beer tap underneath. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and cutting boards soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed cat in outdoor patio seating area next to the outdoor bar. Cat left the outdoor dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine outside in storage area underneath building and in ice machine in the inside of the building next to the wait station are off of the kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food prep with bracelets on their wrists. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints engaged in preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked together with water droplets inside of containers stored on shelf in the rear of the kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom at handwash sink in stall and in outside bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service items like straws, lids, containers, and gloves stored underneath building in a storage area that is not fully enclosed. Discussed with operator proper storage. **Warning**
25-11-5
37
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies by high chairs at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: 5 small flies on wall by high chairs, operator killed . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: 3 small flies by high chairs **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler Tiki bar Under equipment in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Tiki bar floor was power washed , needs cleaning under soda gun. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station- coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration approximately 1 hour ago, moved to walk in cooler. In 2 door reach in cooler on end of cook line- andouille sausage (44F - Cold Holding); prepped lobster tails (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding); ice bags put on all re check - lobster 39F, andouille 41F, cream 44F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Coleslaw in color at wait station In reach in cooler at end of cook line -marinara 53F, Alfredo 60F, pasta 53F, spinach dip 58F, provolone 53F, lobster tails 54F, tarragon Alfredo 53F, mixed shredded cheese 54F, andouille sausage 54F, see stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies by high chairs at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: 5 small flies on wall by high chairs, operator killed . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained Oven in prep area Can opener blade **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Oven needs cleaning **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler Tiki bar Under equipment in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Potato holding drawers on cook line Frame around drawers under broiler on cookline Behind and around nozzles at both soda machines **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Potato drawers and soda machines have been cleaned **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catches Waterfront Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catches Waterfront Grille on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catches Waterfront Grille?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catches Waterfront Grille.
How does Catches Waterfront Grille compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Catches Waterfront Grille most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Catches Waterfront Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Catches Waterfront Grille have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Catches Waterfront Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Catches Waterfront Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catches Waterfront Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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