CATFISH COUNTRY
2400 EF GRIFFIN RD · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-02-4High 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**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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**
31A-07-4Intermediate – 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**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 1
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.