The Great Catch
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Great Catch, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Zephyrhills restaurant, which scores around 83. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. Container of cream at inside bar not date marked. Operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer observed at outer bar. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table in prep area. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of sweet potato Frieda's on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on pallet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At outer bar. Operator replaced line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink and prep sink. Operator turned on steady stream of water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Jul 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
14
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Caged bird on premises. 2 birds in cage in outdoor dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
35A-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle stripped on hand sink in ware washing area.
29-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware On cook line.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Operator turned containers face down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bulk containers no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over expo window shelf on cook line. Operator removed tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor In walk-in cooler, single service containers in boxes on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on reach in cooler on cook line. Operator poured water out of container.**Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no oyster consumer advisory on to go menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed faded sign by register. Printed some new signs and had operator post the signs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-04-4
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. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/. Establishment has food single service storage shed outside of main building not on plans. Operator also has reach in cooler stored outside as well that was holding cases of beer **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some Food Safety certifications not completed and expired for some employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certifications missing date of training **Warning**
53B-10-4
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. Some certifications expired **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table in kitchen **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in cooler that has beer stored outside. Also has storage shed with canned items in it as well. Manager moved all beer into walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-42-4
41
Mar 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great Catch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great Catch on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great Catch?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Great Catch.
How does The Great Catch compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
The Great Catch most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has The Great Catch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great Catch have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Great Catch 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 The Great Catch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Great Catch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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