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CAPTAIN D'S #3374

1318 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · (904)751-0800

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2607671
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, rice (47F - Cooling). Rice cooked yesterday per manager. Condensation visible on underside of plastic wrap. Rice in deep plastic container, sealed with plastic wrap.
High priority/03D-02-5
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in freezer, frozen shrimp stored in direct contact with plastic take out bag.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer raw fish on tray stored over bagged ready to eat Mac and cheese.
High priority/08A-02-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle at front counter stored over packaged sugar packets. Operator relocated the spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer on cook line not in use waiting on repair with food debris build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on prep line blocked by ice bucket stored in sink. Operator relocated to make the sink available.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over food prep counter used for plating customer orders, employee relocated the beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on soda bag and box system.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to three compartment sink, clean plastic cover takers and trays stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline drawer reach in cooler with broken off door. Reach in cooler not in use until repair can be completed.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line, top plate with food debris build up.
Basic/22-08-4
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, uncovered container of frozen fish.
Basic/08B-12-5
The state's own report →
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, rice (47F - Cooling). Rice cooked yesterday per manager. Condensation visible on underside of plastic wrap. Rice in deep plastic container, sealed with plastic wrap.
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, rice (47F - Cooling). Rice cooked yesterday per manager. Condensation visible on underside of plastic wrap. Rice in deep plastic container, sealed with plastic wrap.
High priority/01B-36-5
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At front counter area, employee handled cell phone and put hands in pocket, then handled paper napkins without washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sinks, Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm). Manager emptied and refilled sink, Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, rice (47F - Cooling). Rice cooked yesterday per manager. Condensation visible on underside of plastic wrap. Rice in deep plastic container, sealed with plastic wrap.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dish area, wedge slicer on clean dish shelf has food debris at center of blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At dining room drink station, build up of black mold-like substance on end of ice chute.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers in clean dish shelves stacked before air drying.
Basic/24-08-4
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk-in freezer, inside of door has build up of black residue. In walk-in cooler, floor has build up of black residue.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, 2 metal spatulas stored between conveyer oven and reach-in cooler, gap,not easily cleanable.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up,of grease and dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter added, no backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side. Operator installed during inspection.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwash sink by drive thru, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter by drive thru, no soap at handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish with gloved hands, removed gloves, and placed new gloves on to prepare meals without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager working today and no certified food manager present with four or more employees working.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employee training records are expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by fryers on cook line. Manager turned hot water on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on to go boxes on cook line. Employee sweater on rack in back kitchen with ice bucket. Phone removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager and cook on cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile on cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor under triple sink/steamer in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Wall under triple sink. Walls in back area by ice machine. Ceiling in prep area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Cabinets at front counter. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area. Area around drink nozzles for drink machines. Mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in freezers on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4

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.