Catfish Country Restaurant, 2400 Ef Griffin Rd, Bartow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Catfish Country Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2400 Ef Griffin Rd, Bartow, FL 33830
License #: 6304157
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling had accumulation of mold-like substance. Dishroom
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw fish in walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Dishroom
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette ashes on shelf above 3-compartment sink
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside. Old ceiling tiles and table behind dumpsters
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Walkin cooler
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. All outsid hose bibbs
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Oven cleaner with hush puppy mix
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. walkin freezer
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cookline
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above potatoes in hallway
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. OVEN cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
6/6/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Cookline
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions walkin cooler
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Dishroom
  • Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Backroom
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishroom
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. dishroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. By ice machine For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Fish over ready to eat cabbage Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink clogged
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rice inside walkin cooler.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. scoop handle broken in bulk flour in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ice inside hand sink on cookline.
  • Observed hole in wall. under dishwashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used as scoop inside bulk sugar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 47 degrees F. on make table near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw fish inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between make table and knife rack.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink near 3 compartment sink not draining.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bulk rice inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar near mop sink.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sweet potatoes in back room.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. top shelf of cookline.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 48 and 47 degrees F. Operator iced fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over salad dressing inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between make table and prep table on cookline.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. scoop inside flour broken.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoops near steamer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between make table and prep table.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in dishwashing area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin freezer.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. scoop inside bulk flour.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler fan unit.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl used as scoop inside bulk sugar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. near steamer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 45 degrees F and chicken 46 degrees F. on prep cooler near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over crab legs inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw steaks over crab salad inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between make table and prep table near cookline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filter on ice machine not dated.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above dish rack.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-04-1 Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. employee training certificates expired.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cole slaw inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish and chicken inside reachin cooler near fryers.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler near fryers. This violation must be corrected by : 12/1/10.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to raw fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw beef inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of rack above flour in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filter on ice machine not dated.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. scoop without handle in bulk flour.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler near ovens.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between reachin freezer and reachin cooler.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain stopped up at hand sink near dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwashing area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above dish rack.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. employee training certificates expired.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bulk sugar.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. crab salad and cheese inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in reachin freezer near cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reachin freezer near cookline.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above cookline.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. crab salad and cheese inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bulk sugar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish and chicken in reachin cooler near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in reachin freezer near cookline.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Squid in sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in waitress station.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on dish rack.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reachin freezer near cookline.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above cookline.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler Beef over RTE foods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WAlkin cooler butter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler stuffing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler Stuffing Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and sour cream scoops
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Serverline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Serviceline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Coleslaw and crab stuffing walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin feezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf in reachin cooler inside walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Window in walkin cooler
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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