CAPTAIN D'S
209 NW 75 ST STE 10, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352-415-1511
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table on cooks line, food was sold before temps were taken again.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled jug at Handwash sink on cooks line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by ice machine.
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 certificates for any employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over seasoning bags on rack across from office. Operator moved drinks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator poured some in sanitizer bucket. Retested at 200ppm.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher across from large reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored on shelf next to ice machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in front counter, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 50 ppm chlorine.
Oct 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to smoker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification.
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. No proof of employees being informed of reporting responsibilities.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar area hand washing sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves inside of beer glass refrigerator in bar area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table next to smoker.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter,50 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
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.