CAPTAIN D'S SEAFOOD #3398
2514 FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32773 · (407)323-3400
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Operator states less than 1 hour. Moved to walk in cooler for better cooling
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice bucket
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below large fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink near cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - area near ansul system
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRY COOLER; - stuffed crab (47F - Cold Holding) Employee states held overnight.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walkin freezer and walk-in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at fryer station
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - area above walk in freezer door soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at triple sink
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT COUNTER - cheesecake (59F - Cold Holding); - key lime cheesecake (59F - Cold Holding); - red velvet cheesecake (59F - Cold Holding) Manager states held overnight. Manager states will have maintenance check out cooler and cheesecake will be stored different cooler until repaired.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walk in cooler/freezer doors
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below bag in box rack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty - area above walk in freezer door soiled
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over fish batter in upright cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents above cookline soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - observed at fry station causing retention of standing water
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over fish batter in upright cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE: - various fish (44F - Cold Holding); - chicken (44F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - fish (125F - Hot Holding); - crab (118F - Hot Holding); - chicken (115F - Hot Holding)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents above cookline soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - observed at fry station causing retention of standing water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - white fish in standing water in three compartment sink
Mar 25, 2024□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fans at walk in cooler
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with frozen okra in reach in cooler on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fans at walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Hush puppy mix not covered in reach in cooler next to hot wells on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line
Aug 4, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold like substance present
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at the under counter M 3 Gasket to the under counter freezer on the line is ripped
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer hoods the catch overflowed and grease has accumulated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers
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