CAPTAIN JACK'S CRAB HOUSE
2107 E SEMORAN BLVD STE E, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-814-4000
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
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. Provided operator with handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019060942 | Oct 7, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are in Cambro container with no date markings
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. hard boiled eggs out of shell and smoked sausage cooked on Monday 8/3 not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cooks line not inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from fryers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple foods in sink defrosting improperly, water only running on shrimp, 6 other containers in other sink has no running water and foods are sitting in standing water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and Cajun seasoning in dry storage bins not labeled
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO Tanks by back door not secured
Jul 16, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink at sushi station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor to right of grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink next to cooking equipment
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Multiple attempts, changed bottle of sanitizer and concentration was 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (53F - Cold Holding). Manager states in cooler from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (53F - Cold Holding). Manager states in cooler from yesterday.
Vacuum breaker installed improperly at splitter added to hose bibb.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine or triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk-in freezer. Manager picked up case of chicken.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw poultry over open beef in walk-in-cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Sushi rice held for 4 hours not marked, facility only opened 2.5 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice wrapped in Saran Wrap 77°; per owner, rice has been sitting out since 11am, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery
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. Provided operator with handout
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan, completed before end of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated, sushi rice not dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Sushi in bowl defrosting at room temperature - moved to walk-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.