CAPTAIN JACK'S WATERFRONT GRILLE
21 OSCAR HILL RD, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727 944 3346
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler in kitchen- in front of drawer, flounder (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); all other food in cooler at proper temp, operator moved to walk in cooler, food stays in walk in cooler overnight. recheck shrimp 40F, flounder 46F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine, on sides of inside at top
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 compartment sink and ice bins removed from lower level bar. Hand wash sink and soda station removed from server area next to outside bar. 2 self enclosed soda machines added to bar attached to building.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen Walls in dish room
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids cracked, operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fans on cook line Exterior of microwave across from flat top grill Bottom shelf of prep table under steam well at server station Interior of keg cooler in bar Frames around doors of coolers in kitchen and server salad cooler
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sesame encrusted Ahi tuna on menu, nothing to let consumers know that it is undercooked.
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw flounder (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding)temperatures were taken at 11 am, all were at proper temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on end of cook line - flounder (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (61F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Salad station cooler - coleslaw 45 ( - Cold Holding); ranch with buttermilk (44F - Cold Holding)moved to walk in cooler, temperatures taken this morning were all 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and base soiled Soda gun nozzle and holster
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sesame encrusted Ahi tuna on menu, nothing to let consumers know that it is undercooked.
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. All expired
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 began to have employees sign health agreement
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table, prep in progress, operator labeled discarded.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Quinoa marked date 11-25 double door reach in cooler at cook line near steam table. Employee discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Quinoa prepared date 11-25 double door reach in cooler at cook line near steam table. Employee discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Quinoa marked date 11-25 double door reach in cooler at cook line near steam table. Employee discarded Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 sword fish, 8 mahi, 2 salmon 10 flounder walk in cooler number 2
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pepper
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 sword fish, 8 mahi, 2 salmon 10 flounder walk in cooler number 2
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 16, 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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In-use tongs stored on fire house at grill door handle between uses. On fire house at grill
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong in Cole slaw. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Fired calamari walk in freezer employee covered
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle on prep table containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle by common name.
8 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf next to clean plates non cooks line.
Uncovered bin of ice being served to the public stored near hand wash sink in kitchen exposed to splash. Employee covered ice bin.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf in dry-storage. a. #10 can of shredded kraut is dented at seam.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 Mahi commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish is completely thawed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to Y-splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers at wait station are soiled.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No employee date of birth on certificates.
10 Mahi commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish is completely thawed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in prep area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on ice machine radiator door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cooks line.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. On cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Seafood reach in cooler on cook line
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In prep area, dish area and kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); flounder (63F - Cold Holding); grouper (61F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cobia (57F - Cold Holding); see stop sale in top rail of reach in cooler under window on cook line chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler under window on cook line moved to another cooler
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. In reach in cooler, 48 whole oysters
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put beard guards on
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans soiled with dust
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. On cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Seafood reach in cooler on cook line
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In prep area, dish area and kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.