Port Orange, Volusia County

AUNT CATFISH'S ON THE RIVER

4009 HALIFAX DR, Port Orange, FL 32127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
May 14, 2026
City
Port Orange
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 24575182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bleu cheese crumbles 47F less than 1 hour resting above pan level of lowboy across from grill, manager placed below to chill down to 41F Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24575177

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose on exterior of building, west side

14-01-5

Detail 24575175

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24575176

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grout in storage area upstairs

08B-47-4

Detail 24575174

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk in cooler

08B-52-4

Detail 24575180

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. -inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24575185

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -tile behind hand sink at entrance to kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 24575184

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 24575186

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24575179

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior door

25-05-4

Detail 24575183

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -upstairs

06-03-5

Detail 24575181

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -raw fish with outside portions of deep container thawed to 67F Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 24575178

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 24058588

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -server-expo station near beverage dispenser - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24022045

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dish machine in server station, 0ppm after multiple attempts. Manager called for service technician. Callback inspection required in 7 days to verify compliance.Warning Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24022038

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above black eyed peas inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24022043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bleu cheese crumbles 48F sitting above pans inside lowboy across from slatted grill. Employee stated less than 30 minutes, moved container to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24022042

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in bakery area obstructed by cart Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -items stored inside hand sink in back Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 24022039

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. -upstairs, uv fly trap near dry storage containers

14-01-5

Detail 24022044

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense seasonings -bowl used to dispense dried fruit upstairs i. Bulk container Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24022033

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -server-expo station near beverage dispenser

36-34-5

Detail 24022036

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling area in back prep room with dust built up

24-03-4

Detail 24022037

Basic - Clean pans not separated from soiled perforated pans at warewashing area. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24022041

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area near chest freezer on cook line Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 24022034

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -beef inside walk in cooler stored under refrigerator equipment with soil on edges/areas exposed -beverage area in expo station exposed to drip from ceiling

10-17-4

Detail 24022040

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24022035

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour/sugar Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-13-5

Detail 23538644

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of low boy over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. - catfish over ribs Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23538637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shark bites, 44-48F; raw gator, 46F; on inadequate ice bath less than 2 hours. Shark discarded by operator out of precaution, corrected ice bath at gator pan Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23538638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic butter, 2.75 hours. Corrected On-Site

05-05-4

Detail 23538641

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -low boy cooler display thermometer reading 25F

36-34-5

Detail 23538643

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - at expediting window - around vent over potato speed rack

40-06-5

Detail 23538635

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - shirt stored on shelf over prep area - backpacks stored on boxed food/soda concentrate Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23538645

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - prep cook

14-11-5

Detail 23538639

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on walk in cooler door- ware washing area

36-22-4

Detail 23538640

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below bag in box soda shelf at expediting area

36-24-5

Detail 23538634

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - by handsink at entrance to cookline

14-69-4

Detail 23538633

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - chest freezer where fries are stored

10-17-4

Detail 23538636

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - between prep cooler and steam table Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23538642

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - sweet potato fry freezer

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23087118

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water heater, rust at base -walk in cooler gaskets -walk in cooler door frame/side of doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23087119

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -near hand sink inside expo area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23085770

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23085774

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45-46F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding)ham (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler overnight/longer than 4 hours. See stop sale -raw fish 46-47F inside I adequately held ice bath on cook line. Advised to surround pans with ice to level of product or use 4 hour time as control. -cooked ribs 46-47F underneath grill less than 2 hours, moved to other location Warning

03D-07-5

Detail 23085773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -broccoli salad, potato salad, diced tomatoes, sliced tomatoes, bleu cheese house dressing, crab cakes, ground beef, Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23085769

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water heater, rust at base -walk in cooler gaskets -walk in cooler door frame/side of doors

36-24-5

Detail 23085771

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -near hand sink inside expo area

10-17-4

Detail 23085772

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Apr 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

12A-02-4

Detail 22826081

High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 22826080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes 54F inside inadequate ice bath less than 1 hour in expo line. Manager had employee correct ice bath during inspection Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 22826082

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -jaime, operator stated test scheduled for this week. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22667585

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw catfish stored above fish dip inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

41-28-4

Detail 22667584

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm -unapproved chlorine based sanitizer filled inside sanitizer bucket next to food/on multi use prep table. Instructed to person in charge to verify food contact surface sanitizer is used inside wiping cloth buckets. Employee changed to quat sanitizer Corrected On-Site

52-03-4

Detail 22667586

Intermediate - Establishment advertised blue crab on menu/menu board but is serving different crab. -operator had employee correct menus to remove "blue". Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22667583

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. -tuna Corrected On-Site

35B-07-4

Detail 22667587

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. -vent fan behind dish machine

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-44-4

Detail 22195840

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -Under seafood breading station -under hand sink on cook line near can opener - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22195839

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 20

29-44-4

Detail 22191909

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -Under seafood breading station -under hand sink on cook line near can opener

22-41-4

Detail 22191904

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm, empty sanitizer bucket.

12A-17-4

Detail 22191914

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee handled raw fish with bare hands on cook line, washed hands at nearby hand sink for inadequate time to complete the process. Advised operator to use tongs/utensils where necessary. Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 22191902

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee wiped hands on shirt on cookline prior to handling food in fry station. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 22191910

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. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22191911

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw lobster tails stored above cooked green beans inside walk in

12A-02-4

Detail 22191907

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22191903

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -butter Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22191905

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp, raw fish 51-65F on inadequate ice bath on cook line. Manager stated set up 1 hour prior, and showed time as public health control log not currently used -raw scallops, raw beef, raw pork, raw shrimp, 45-51F inside lowboy cooler under grill. Manager stated loaded in 1 hour prior, added ice to pans Inside walk in cooler showing ambient air of 48F, raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); chowder (49-51F - Cooling); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48-50F - Cold Holding) Manager stated prepped 2 hours prior. Moved to other unit, called service technician for walk in. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22191912

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of wd40 stored on surface above rack with spices Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22191900

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can in front of hand sink

03F-10-5

Detail 22191916

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22191918

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used to dispense food Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 22191899

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -employee drinking from cup without lid and star on cook line Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22191915

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpack hanging on storage rack with clean pans, equipment

13-04-4

Detail 22191906

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -line cook

36-73-4

Detail 22191913

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers

31B-04-4

Detail 22191901

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink next to can opener on cook line

12B-13-4

Detail 22191908

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -walk in cooler, open gatorade bottle next to food

21-44-1

Detail 22191917

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sani bucket stored on prep table next to cutting board, knife

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21735053

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

03F-02-5

Detail 21735058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -butter on buffet line, no time marking Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21735062

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21735055

Intermediate - 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.

36-32-5

Detail 21735061

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

06-09-1

Detail 21735056

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. -manager had employee cut open end of tuna packaging Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21735060

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpacks on clean dish rack

13-04-4

Detail 21735054

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

12B-13-4

Detail 21735057

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21735059

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bakery

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21258237

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -utensil dish machine, manager had employee refill container Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21258242

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs stored above cabbage inside bakery, manager corrected Corrected On-Site

01B-38-5

Detail 21258241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Broccoli salad

03D-06-5

Detail 21258238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -broccoli salad 48-50F inside walk in cooler, manager stated prepped 5 hours prior.

23-03-4

Detail 21258243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters, dust build up above fryers

22-16-4

Detail 21258244

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 21258239

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-08-4

Detail 21258236

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quat in bucket in bar, manger replaced Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21258240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container inside bakery

Sep 28, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20545434

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine, manager had technician on site during inspection, rechecked 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20545438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over stuffing inside small walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 20545437

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled/stained. Manager showed replacement is on back order Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20545439

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of beans on floor inside walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 20545436

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

10-17-4

Detail 20545431

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20545433

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -halo heat unit in prep area in back next to mixer

14-33-4

Detail 20545435

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

06-03-5

Detail 20545432

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -top portion of fish in buckets 55-60F, manager stated 30 minutes.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20464352

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 80F on cook line 2 hours, manager added to time controls. Single service butter 70F, 3 hours, manager added to time controls. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20464358

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small cutting board on cook line -microwave on cook line -mixer head

03F-10-5

Detail 20464350

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20464354

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20464357

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -watch

14-11-4

Detail 20464351

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door

36-22-4

Detail 20464353

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

08B-38-4

Detail 20464356

Basic - Food stored on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20464355

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