CAPTAIN D'S # 3834
2833 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
JUL 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. Jar of mayonnaise in walk in. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019032163 | Apr 3, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Jar of mayonnaise in walk in. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 47f, salmon 48f, tilapia 48f, mac and cheese 47f, sour cream 46f, shredded cheese 48f, cabbage and carrot mix 47f, diced processed onions 47f, white fish 47f, cooked corn 48f, gumbo 45f. Walk in out of temp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47f, salmon 48f, tilapia 48f, mac and cheese 47f, sour cream 46f, shredded cheese 48f, cabbage and carrot mix 47f, diced processed onions 47f, white fish 47f, cooked corn 48f from walk in, per operator from previous night. Gumbo 45f in reach in, per operator just moved from walk in. See stop sale.
Handwash sink at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing, used to store sanitizer bucket.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off for handwash sink in kitchen. Per operator, because handle doesn't turn water off completely.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following temps taken from prep table at 1140am: shredded cheese 54f, shredded lettuce 55f, tartar sauce 54f. Per operator was placed in prep table at 1030am, out of temp for less than 4hrs. Operator moved food to a reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen does not work.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front counter used to store cleaning bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drinks in prep area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken tray used to hold fish.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in coolers.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging with food on cook line.
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink by front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents by the ice machine with mold- like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. On the cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging with food on cook line.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink near cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in hand sink by front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop sitting on the floor, manager corrected during time of inspection.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at dining room soda machine soiled with lime-like substance.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager properly stored ice bucket during inspection.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two inaccurate ambient thermometers in reach in cooler at front counter area. One thermometer's range does not go below 40F and other thermometer displays 10F. Reach in cooler ambient temperature: 39F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket stored in hand-wash sink at front counter. Employee removed bucket during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand-wash sink in kitchen area and dry storage area. Manager stored paper towels during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance on walls of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust above hot hold area at cook line. Observed floor soiled in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. Manager properly stored ice bucket during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled bin at ice machine. Manager replaced ice scoop in clean bin during inspection.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Manager properly stored bucket during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and along door seams in walk in freezer.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in soda machine's ice chute next to dining area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand-wash sink next to prep table. Manager supplied soap during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand-wash sink at front counter at 72F.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dry storage/office area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored stacked together in dish area. Manager separated containers during inspection.
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