CAPTAIN D'S #3372
5640 W UNIVERSITY, Jacksonville FL 32216 · (904)737-4444
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (111-121F - Hot Holding); rice (124-131F), stored in steam table on cook line, place there approximately 1 hour ago. Unit had no water in bottom. Manager added water and reheating all foods
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior reach in cooler and reach in freezer door handle soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipments with grease build up
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice build up on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Behind flip top reach in cooler lid on cook line with food debris build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line with dust build up
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of reach in cooler soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with dust build up in kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor with ice build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler and reach in freezer with food debris build up
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan Green beans with cooked ham (46-49F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan Green beans with cooked ham (46-49F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 pan Green beans with cooked ham (46-49F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in Freezer floor and shelves
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cell phone and then went to handling food prep without washing hands hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies (71F - Cold Holding), left sitting out in pan next to fryer for approximately 5 mins as per manager from reach in cooler. Manager place back in reach in cooler. cooked stuff crab and coleslaw (51-54F - Cold Holding), both items stored in bottom reach in cooler near steam table on coon line and place there approximately 1 hr ago from main walk in cooler. Manager stated they keep going in and out of unit. Also observed door not staying close properly. Ambient temperature at 52F. Manager closed door
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (111-121F - Hot Holding); rice (124-131F), stored in steam table on cook line, place there approximately 1 hour ago. Unit had no water in bottom. Manager added water and reheating all foods
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unable spray bottle with blue solution on back kitchen prep table next to food prep. Manager stated its dish soap. Manager properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee use cook line hand wash sink to rinse off soiled tongs
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unable spray bottle with blue solution on back kitchen prep table next to food prep. Manager stated its dish soap. Manager properly stored
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch and bracelet on wrist
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer cooking equipments soiled. In walk in Freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in Freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryers soiled with grease build up. Exterior reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan cooked rice, 2 commercially bags Mac and cheese, 1 pan green beans and 1 bag Mac and cheese (64-67F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from overnight and walk in cooler not working upon manager arrival at 8am this morning and believes was not working overnight as well. Stop sale issued. Maintenance person working to fix unit during inspection. 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 sleeve yellow cheese, 3 bags Mac and cheese, 1 tray corn, 5 cases cut cabbage for slaw, 1 tray raw shrimp, 2 trays raw crab, 1 tray raw pork, 1 tray raw salmon, 1 tray raw white fish, 14 trays raw catfish (64-67F - Cold Holding), all items stored in walk in cooler from overnight and walk in cooler not working upon manager arrival at 8am this morning and believes was not working overnight as well. Stop sale issued. Maintenance person working to fix unit during inspection.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked rice, 2 commercially bags Mac and cheese, 1 pan green beans and 1 bag Mac and cheese (64-67F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from overnight and walk in cooler not working upon manager arrival at 8am this morning and believes was not working overnight as well. Stop sale issued. Maintenance person working to fix unit during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan cooked rice, 2 commercially bags Mac and cheese, 1 pan green beans and 1 bag Mac and cheese (64-67F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from overnight and walk in cooler not working upon manager arrival at 8am this morning and believes was not working overnight as well. Stop sale issued. Maintenance person working to fix unit during inspection. 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 sleeve yellow cheese, 3 bags Mac and cheese, 1 tray corn, 5 cases cut cabbage for slaw, 1 tray raw shrimp, 2 trays raw crab, 1 tray raw pork, 1 tray raw salmon, 1 tray raw white fish, 14 trays raw catfish (64-67F - Cold Holding), all items stored in walk in cooler from overnight and walk in cooler not working upon manager arrival at 8am this morning and believes was not working overnight as well. Stop sale issued. Maintenance person working to fix unit during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 bag shredded cheese, 1 sleeve yellow cheese, 3 bags Mac and cheese, 1 tray corn, 5 cases cut cabbage for slaw, 1 tray raw shrimp, 2 trays raw crab, 1 tray raw pork, 1 tray raw salmon, 1 tray raw white fish, 14 trays raw catfish (64-67F - Cold Holding), all items stored in walk in cooler from overnight and walk in cooler not working upon manager arrival at 8am this morning and believes was not working overnight as well. Stop sale issued. Maintenance person working to fix unit during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator entire walk in cooler is not working and maintenance person present to fix. Manager stated notice walk in cooler not working upon arrival around 8am today and perhaps stop working overnight but will not be using any foods in walk in cooler and to be discarded. Operator will not stored and TCS food in unit until working properly
Sep 25, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in tiles in kitchen area near ware washing area with dust build up
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line near fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris
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