Catfish Country
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Catfish Country has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bartow restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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. Provided a copy to the email.
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
86
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade located at the end of the prep table near the expo line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, fish, seafood inside the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dishwasher area.
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the top section and inside the reach in drawers of the reach in cooler next to the steam table on the cook line. scallops (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (43F - Cold Holding); steaks (46F - Cold Holding) Ice was put on the product p. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag filled with bottled water and soft drinks in the dishwasher area. The beverages was removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 a copy to the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Basic - Bakers Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the reach in cooler near the steam table. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakers rack next to the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Warning**
01C-06-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food on the cook line. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
50
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47F in the top section of the reach in cooler across the fryers. The fish was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Container of fish in the top sect of the reach in cooler across from the fryers. The water was removed.
08B-31-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed his hands with gloves in a container of dirty water across from the cook line. I had the employee to remove the gloves and wash his hands at a designated hand wassink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water from the hand washing sink used to store utensils. Water was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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/. Plans not submitted. Dishwasher area was extended and prep and hand washing added inside the walk in cooler. Advised operator to submit plans to plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee washed his hand without using soap. I had the employee to wash his hands using soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish, shrimp, rice Cole slaw inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 100F. The operator discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
47
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle dirty plates and put them in bus bucket. Server then proceeded to grab clean plate and bowl of pre-portioned cole slaw from rim of bowl with out washing their hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed deep container of coleslaw cooling and was covered. Manager uncovered **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Cole slaw held in walk in cooler is scooped then placed on bowls and then placed on speed rack. Observed server station with tea and coffee, and ice bin with no hand sink **Warning**
31A-07-4
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/. Observed from previous plans dish machine, hand sink and three compartment sink was moved to extension on back kitchen. Food prep sink installed in walk in cooler with no hand sink. Server station with ice bin, and coffee/tea station and no hand sink **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone **Warning**
40-06-5
50
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed disconnected drain pipe at hand-sink in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish pit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catfish Country last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catfish Country on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catfish Country?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catfish Country.
How does Catfish Country compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Catfish Country most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bartow average of 87.
Has Catfish Country's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Catfish Country have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Catfish Country means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Catfish Country inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catfish Country is inspected around three times per year on average.
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