Oakland Park, Broward County

CATFISH DEWEYS

4003 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park, FL 33309-5241

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
Oakland Park
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-08-5

Detail 24438249

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored in same container as cooked sausage inn2 door stainless reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24438246

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up item off floor to be discarded with gloved hands, then proceed to handle utensils without removing gloves. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and move utensils to ware washing area Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24438242

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Melted ice buildup on open case of fries in walk in freezer. Bags of fries in paper bags. See stop sale

41-17-4

Detail 24438250

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station not labeled. Operator labeled table cleaner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24438241

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door stain reach in cooler in ware washing area Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24438244

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Clams in commercially reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to keep frozen stored in reach in cooler still partially frozen, operator opened and removed from packaging Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24438247

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food items stored on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24438245

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24438248

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Insulated bag used to store cooked baked potatoes heavily soiled on the exterior

22-16-4

Detail 24438243

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless on reach in cooler

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 24262600

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24262598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pc (48-51F - Cold Holding) in pan stored in cooler chest on top of ice. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Not portion or prepared today chef placed ice on top of butter pc. Observed on cook line shrimp in buttermilk (41-55F - Cold Holding) not completely in ice per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator added more ice to container. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24262607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (122F - Hot Holding) on char grill per chef held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Cook increased heat. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 24262608

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled.

23-24-4

Detail 24262601

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach to cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 24262602

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shredded lettuce on kitchen floor. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24262599

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

21-04-4

Detail 24262606

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table cutting board. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24262603

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cup stored on the floor in storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 24262604

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on cook line reach in container of cooked shrimp,shredded cheese, cooked linguine, cut celery. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24262605

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snapper 43F defrosted in standing water. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24262597

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by three compartment sink. Observed wall at wait station accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 24009856

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodle in 2 door true reach in on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24009862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed catfish fillet boneless (40-53F - Cold Holding) in pan with ice on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator added more ice. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24009851

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm at wait station. Operator remade solution rechecked 50 Ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24009863

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.

14-01-5

Detail 24009858

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in melted butter and red sauce. Observed in flip top at wait station plastic soufflé cup with no handle in Parmesan cheese and croutons. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24009855

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line coolers

36-73-4

Detail 24009860

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wait station and next to Delfield reach in

36-17-5

Detail 24009853

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By 2 door true refrigerator on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24009857

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

12B-13-4

Detail 24009852

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle cook line reach in. Operator removed

08B-12-5

Detail 24009861

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items celery sticks,cooked shrimp,noodles not covered in reach in on cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 24009854

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled on cook line

21-12-4

Detail 24009859

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 23804879

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried shrimp (106-117F - Hot Holding) under heat lamp on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator will place on TPHC . Emailed form operator form operator filled out and time marked. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23804877

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. 08/01/2025

41-17-4

Detail 23804883

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled at the bar

14-01-5

Detail 23804876

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense melted butter Observed in service station flip top plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese and croutons. Operated removed Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23804881

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Beverage air cooler single door

40-06-5

Detail 23804880

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of a box of French fries. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23804882

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest on cook line

10-01-5

Detail 23804878

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at service station flip top the tong handle in contact with chopped romaine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23804875

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beverage air cooler single door

Sep 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

12A-29-4

Detail 23167457

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone then put on gloves and engage in food preparation without washing hands.

41-05-4

Detail 23167449

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid defend on window shelf next to rear kitchen door.

23-24-4

Detail 23167455

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed true refrigerator on cook line Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-05-4

Detail 23167447

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining in beverage air reach in cooler at service station.

24-05-4

Detail 23167451

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and small bowls on shelf in wait station not inverted.

14-09-4

Detail 23167454

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board at service station. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23167452

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on beverage air reach in. Torn gasket on 2 door true reach in on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23167448

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sprite soda syrup on floor at bar.

14-69-4

Detail 23167456

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in freezer chest on cook line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23167450

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line

14-36-5

Detail 23167453

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed freezer chest lid lining corner broken has exposed foam insulation by frying station

38-01-4

Detail 23167445

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23167446

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf with microwave on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on 2 door beverage air soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

01B-13-4

Detail 23149268

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 snapper filet fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

16-21-4

Detail 23149270

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine.

23-24-4

Detail 23149272

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True reach in cooler.

06-09-1

Detail 23149265

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 snapper filet fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

14-09-4

Detail 23149269

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board a service station.

14-69-4

Detail 23149263

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests.

38-01-4

Detail 23149267

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dish washing area.

23-03-4

Detail 23149264

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on true reaching cooler in dish area soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

08B-12-5

Detail 23149271

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings in walk-in freezer not covered.

36-27-5

Detail 23149266

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out kitchen

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22709925

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. December 1, 2023. Operator paid for renewal during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22709926

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled throughout.

31B-04-4

Detail 22709923

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign. Operator made a sign. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22709924

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22483181

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by bar straw holder. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22483179

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's bathroom door not self-closing.

10-08-5

Detail 22483180

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in ice behind bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

May 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21965822

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container at dishwashing area.

02C-02-5

Detail 21965819

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken wings stored in beverage air refrigerator. Per operator, chicken wings were cooked on 04/30/2023.

22-20-5

Detail 21965815

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of green like substance buildup inside ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21965817

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-11-4

Detail 21965820

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Observed broken and missing tiles in prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 21965816

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in chest freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21965821

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup in chest freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 21965818

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.

Jan 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-06-4

Detail 21671391

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen deep freezer- observed soiled cardboard on floor.

14-33-4

Detail 21671389

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen deep freezer at exit door- observed deep freezer door rusted.

21-09-4

Detail 21671390

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen cook line prep table- observed wiping on top of container.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 21600245

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of whole potatoes, beef gravy, and cheddar cheese sauce dented in dry storage area. Operator discarded.

16-32-5

Detail 21600248

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed that operator has chlorine testing kit instead of quartenary test kit for sanitizer at 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21600247

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp gumbo stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 21600246

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no lighting in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20889082

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in dishwashing area.

03B-01-6

Detail 20889081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked shrimp hot held at 123 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Operator relocate item. Corrective Action Taken

01C-10-4

Detail 20889083

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. -Observed clams tag missing from in-use container.

22-02-4

Detail 20889079

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed heavy buildup of old food residue on can opener blade.

14-11-4

Detail 20889078

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed gaskets at Bison and True refrigerator in disrepairs. 2. -Observed Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

08B-38-4

Detail 20889084

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed cases with food items stored on dry storage floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20889080

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.

14-36-5

Detail 20889076

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of chest freezer has exposed insulation.

38-04-4

Detail 20889077

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 20889085

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink. Corrected On-Site

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20582940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (74°F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Operator removed and placed on ice. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20582939

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (108°F - Hot Holding)at cookline. Operator place to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 20582937

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in by dish area. Observed standing water under cookline. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20582938

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by salad station.

14-17-4

Detail 20582941

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in true reach in cooler next to cookline.