CAPTAIN BRIAN'S SEAFOOD MARKET AND RESTAURANT
8421 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34243 · 9413514492
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015020780 | May 7, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Operator stocked them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusted ceiling vents in the back kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusted ceiling vents in the back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted door, walls and floor and in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee going from raw to ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener and table top mixer head on the back prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent in the back kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food without a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted door, walls and floor and in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of both back doors.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloths being used for wiping down the cutting boards.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed an employee handling raw grouper and then handling ready to eat food, no handwash.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the employee bathroom without soap or paper towels.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the prep table on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food without a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted door, walls and floor and in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of both back doors.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken and pork stored over seafood in the walk in freezer unpackaged.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at handwashing sink in back kitchen by dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Also, a scoop was stored in the ice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted door, walls and floor and in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the walk in cooler floor deteriorated and not easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door and a heavy buildup up on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing at room temperature under a prep table. Operator moved it to reach in cooler.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw fish and then handling cooked and ready to eat lobster without washing hands or changing gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over seafood and fish out of packaging in walk in freezer.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves in the freezer and on the floor.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen not easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep kitchen soiled and hanging open.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in floors deteriorated and not easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered.
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.