CAPAS SURFSIDE
9454 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 786-607-7878
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 3 visits since May 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
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 remodel of kitchen with no new plans submitted. Observed prep sink was removed, fryer station and grill were added to kitchen with new hood ventilation system installed. Observed ice machine and prep table was removed. Observed 3 door reach in cooler installed where fryers previously were located. Observed dish machine was removed.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand was sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under 3 compartment sink with bleach not labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with old food debris.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks at prep line, kitchen and front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in prep line, kitchen and front counter.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks at prep line, kitchen and front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in prep line, kitchen and front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.