CAPTAIN DS #3784
3400 US HWY 27 SOUTH, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.385.1300
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout provided by inspector at inspection via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted current license by end of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees speaker on shelf above food preparation area in kitchen, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelf in kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line and torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in a dirty pan on ice machine, operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed cold water dripping from faucet on hand washing sink in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Observed wet mop not air drying properly in kitchen, operator corrected.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red at back door of restaurant.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator could not show proof, sent operator a copy by email for employees to sign.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a watch on and an employee with bracelets on, they removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler with torn gaskets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the reach in freezer door in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of foam trays on the floor in dry storage, operator moved.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed solution was 0ppm in 3-compartment sink, employee changed out solution new reading at 200 ppm.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on the shelf in dry storage area with food service items, operator moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch on, cook removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on,
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several gaskets in reach in coolers torn at front counter area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on a dirty tray on ice machine, operator replaced.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris, employee cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed grease build up on the hoods.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of ounce cups on the floor in dry storage, operator moved.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind soda boxes soiled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by back door is in the red.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor and not in its designated location.
May 6, 2025Inspection 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 the dry storage area soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the stand up reach in freezer across from the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet below the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the bag in box storage rack in the kitchen soiled.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with dust build up.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor under the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the prep reach in freezer.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ambient air (50F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes 7ea (49F - Cold Holding); hush puppies mix 3 pans (51F - Cold Holding); green beans 8 pans (50F - Cold Holding); rice 5 pans (49F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (51F - Cold Holding); 15 trays (51F); catfish 11 trays (51F - Cold Holding); salmon 12 tray (51F - Cold Holding); tilapia 2 tray (50F); corn 2trays (50F - Cold Holding); lobster 2packs (50F); raw shrimp 1tray (49F); pork 10 packs (50F - Cold Holding); butter 300ea (51F - Cold Holding); daisy sour cream 30 ea (50F - Cold Holding); bacon cheese cups 24 ea (50F - Cold Holding); baked potatoe soup cups 17 serv (52F); soups 3bags (50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake 3 ea (55F - Cold Holding); boxes of captain d sauces (54F - Cold Holding); stuffed crabs 2 trays (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler frozen up ambient air (50F - Cold Holding); Foods placed in cooler day before or longer - baked potatoes 7ea (49F - Cold Holding); hush puppies mix 3 pans (51F - Cold Holding); green beans 8 pans (50F - Cold Holding); rice 5 pans (49F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (51F - Cold Holding); 15 trays (51F); catfish 11 trays (51F - Cold Holding); salmon 12 tray (51F - Cold Holding); tilapia 2 tray (50F); corn 2trays (50F - Cold Holding); lobster 2packs (50F); raw shrimp 1tray (49F) Cole slaw 3 bags 49Fsee stop sale.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with loose hair around face and hair only pulled back in clip.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection 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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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout provided by inspector at inspection via email.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on the line with watch. Manager had cook remove watch and wash hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with no beard guard.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided by inspector at inspection via email.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
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