The Catfish Place

2324 13 St, St. Cloud, FL 34769

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Catfish Place has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in St. Cloud average 84, so The Catfish Place trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside

29-42-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Croutons and corneal mix stored in Home Depot buckets throughout facility

14-15-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dark blue chemical and bleach in white bottle had no labels **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep area blocked by equipment **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and pinto beans made over 24 hours per operator with no date mark at walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine outside

10-12-5

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dishwasher racks heavily soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Chest freezer with rust that has pitted the surface

14-34-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 28, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Gaskets reach in chest freezer

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go and cups on floor dry storage

25-05-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. New England Clam chowder, Le Gout brand, 3lbs, 3 oz

01B-01-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage containers cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips have been soaked and not registering.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 8-10 certificates not properly completed.

53B-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at coffee area.

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Catfish Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Catfish Place on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Catfish Place?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Catfish Place.

How does The Catfish Place compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

The Catfish Place most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has The Catfish Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Catfish Place have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Catfish Place 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 The Catfish Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Catfish Place is inspected around three times per year on average.

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