CAPTAIN CRAB
2329 US W HIGHWAY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.487.5024
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over corn in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken on bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item located in walk-in cooler:crab (46F - Cold Holding) item thawed in sink for longer than necessary. Item moved to walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Corn on cooks line at room temperature just placed there but did not update time label.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink at end of splitter.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake opened over 24 hours ago no date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke Zero soda nozzle soiled with food debris.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee certificates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cart in server area, operator stated item in bleach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above clean utensils by dish area. Phone on table by portioned condiments.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server area with water droplets in cups.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on front line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On soiled metal shelf on top of ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 74F by rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf on cooks line not sealed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food build up. Hood vents soiled with grease on cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of table paper and to go containers covers on floor in side storage room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in prep area no labels.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade containers used as bulk storage for sugar and flour.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from oven: crab (66F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice in bins.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove: potatoes (114F - Hot Holding); corn (89F - Hot Holding); eggs (119F - Hot Holding). Employee stirred and turned up the heat.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No prior oyster tags available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in seasoning mix.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee dental floss on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in corner next to oven.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair of tongs on oven handle. Manager removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in bulk container of seasoning mix n shelf near oven. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade containers used as bulk storage for sugar, flour, and spices/seasoning mix.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach-in cooler: shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); crab (62F - Cold Holding); mussel (52F - Cold Holding). Manager removed overfilled bins and place the. Walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front of cookline on oven: eggs (117F - Hot Holding); potatoes (101F - Hot Holding); corn (118, 152F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up heat on stove.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after "Y" splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Center handwashing sink blocked by pan. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in seasoning mix.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep cooler. Manager removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk-in cooler not labeled of segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on wire shelf over clean glasses.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans on upper storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of two ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on personal phone then lifted tray of raw chicken from freezer floor and resumed handling food wrapper with no hand wash.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade containers used as bulk storage for sugar, flour, and spices/seasoning mix.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Center hand wash sink blocked by pan. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corn in bottom of center hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in seasoning mix stored near mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach on back edge of center hand wash sink. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones on prep tables.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freeze
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of front oven.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in season mix stored at front of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Upper plates around nozzles of soda machine soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of aluminum trays on floor of storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on edge of basin not hanging to dry.
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade containers used as bulk storage for sugar, flour, and spices/seasoning mix
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb on wall next to front kitchen handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two kitchen handwash sinks blocked by pans and a buggy.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle of scoop submerged in seasoning mix.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted on storage shelf. Manager flipped over.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board with deep grooves
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on kitchen floor.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop submerged in seasoning mix.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Upper plates around nozzles of soda machine soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in front prep reach-in cooler.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain slow to drain.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tape measure on shelf over prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in basin not hanging to dry.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade containers used as bulk storage for sugar, flour, and spices/seasoning mix.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corn kernels in bottom of middle handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for seasoning mixes.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee water bottle on prep table. Employee drink in reach-in cooler. Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board with deep grooves.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of oil on floor in kitchen. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop submerged in seasoning mix.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Upper plates around nozzles of soda machine soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on stored bowls, upper left shelf near walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Three wet mops on rim of mop sink not hanging to dry.
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.