Catfish Johnny's
2396 N CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 · Permanent Food Service · License 7000275
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate-8
- Administrative complaint on Oct 15Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 15, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce and pickles in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish.
- Observed catfish fingers listed on sections of the menu, but swai (pangasianodon hypophthalmus) being offered for menu items. Swai listed on invoices dated 09/15/2026, 09/22/2026, 09/29/2026, 10/01/2026, and 10/06/026 in presented invoices. Operator stated they use swai for catfish finger orders. Discussed with operator removing catfish from catfish fingers listed on the menu, providing catfish for menu item, or informing all customers ordering catfish fingers that swai will be substituted. - Observed alaskan sea perch listed on sections of the menu, but pollock (theragra chalcogramma) being offered for menu item. Pollock listed on invoices dated 09/12/2026, 09/24/2026, 09/29/2026, 10/06/2026, 10/08/2026, 10/15/2026 in presented invoices. Operator stated they use pollock for alaskan sea perch orders. Discussed with operator removing alaskan sea perch from items listed on the menu, providing alaskan sea perch for menu item, or informing all customers ordering menu item that pollock will be substituted.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.