CAPTAIN D'S #3793
2404 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 615-231-2060
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in drive thru area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled garbage can, changed gloves and proceeded to handle to go container without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in drive thru area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen fryers: fish (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in warmer at end of cook line: fries (119F - Hot Holding). Manager stated fries placed in warmer fifteen minutes prior to temperature being taken. Fries were served during inspection.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All current employee certificates expired.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor beneath soda boxes in back of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf above gallon to go jugs in dry storage area. Manager moved bag during inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pans stored on shelf next to and across from kitchen ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop then placed scoop in pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after splitter at mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris. Drive through and dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open. Manager closed during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to fryers. Manager moved to sani-bucket.
Jul 24, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square cutting board grooved.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of dipping spoon submerged in lobster spread. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Drive through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Utensils in poor condition. Food bin cracked at corner. Manager discarded.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine chute soiled with mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Front reach-in cooler handle broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open.
Utensils in poor condition. Two knife handles melted. Manager discarded.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection 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 vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees flavored coffee creamer in walk-in cooler not segregated or identified. Manager moved to proper employee food storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Front reach-in cooler handles broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front prep counter.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cupcakes in walk-in cooler not segregated or labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Front reach-in cooler handles broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at upper right corner of back exterior door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lobby soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Utensils in poor condition. Broken food bins on back storage rack.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board stained with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling A/C vents soiled with dust accumulation. Manager requested employee clean a/c vents.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food bins on storage rack wet nesting. Manager removed for re-cleaning.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at upper right corner of exterior door. Manager applied sealant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upper nozzle plate of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open. Manager closed.
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.