Fresh Catch
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Fresh Catch stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Fresh Catch trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator fish, shrimp, chicken, all prepared more than 24 hours prior. No date marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed zero date marking. Per operator, fish, shrimp, chicken, all more than 24 hours. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed Monica, 6 months later (total 10 months) no Food Handler Safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: No training completed for Monica. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. All available proof of training expired in 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Not complied. Operator states he just received the training materials today. I informed him he had 60 days to COMPLETE the training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Monica, 4 month employee, no food handler training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken gizzards, tilapia, chicken wings. All 24-36 hours since production. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, fish filets all began thawing more than 24 hours prior (28+). No date marks on Tilapia, Catfish, Shrimp, Snapper.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed Abdelmoti's expired 09/25/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Gas grill on wheels not adequately secured. No restraining cable. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic soda bottles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at prep sink in standing water. Operator provided running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw fish stored over condiments- ketchup and mayonnaise- in cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink.
29-11-4
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Antacid next to fish in glass door unit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef burger stored in top section of cookline flip top - cheese below. Operator moved raw beef burger to bottom of unit. Right glass door unit - raw fish stored over bread. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both front counter and cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both front counter and cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Wings on cookline. Printed Time as a Public Health Control Form for operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Catch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Catch on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Catch?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresh Catch.
How does Fresh Catch compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Fresh Catch most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Fresh Catch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Catch have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresh Catch 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 Fresh Catch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Catch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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