CATFISH COUNTRY
2400 EF GRIFFIN RD · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the top section and inside the reach in drawers of the reach in cooler next to the steam table on the cook line. scallops (46F – Cold Holding); shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); pork chops (47F – Cold Holding); pasta (43F – Cold Holding); steaks (46F – Cold Holding) Ice was put on the product p. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag filled with bottled water and soft drinks in the dishwasher area. The beverages was removed. **Warning**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy to the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-17-4Basic – Bakers Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to the reach in cooler near the steam table. **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bakers rack next to the reach in cooler. **Warning**
01C-06-5Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food on the cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.