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CAPTAIN MAX

3700 S SR 7, Miramar FL 33023 · 954.647.3888

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1620599
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer-; Cooked Conch (115-120F - Hot Holding). Per cook food item in unit less than an hour. Cook reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024070293Oct 3, 2024Mar 6, 2025$200

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inconsistent date marking. Observed bus tubs of fish, chicken wings, etc. All no date marks, per operator all 25-36 hours since preparation.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of purple liquid. Operator marked as disinfectant.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles hanging down in both the kitchen and front counter area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out ware directly on the floor behind front counter. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in direct contact on outside ground. Operator hung properly to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an accumulation of chemicals, paints, tools, etc. piled by the walk in cooler door.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at dish area. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate. Clearly not being utilized as needed during production.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items, fish, chicken, shrimp, etc, all 25-36 hours since production, no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to walk in cooler and freezer deeply soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with water stains.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with mold like buildup.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employees with deeply soiled aprons.
Basic/13-01-4/Warning
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed exhaust hood filters with grease buildup.
Basic/36-63-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken, holding standing water.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor by back door. Could be accumulation of deeply soiled floor mats.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out lids stored directly on the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Argus cooler door falling off the hinges.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 30, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Donald Johson, no CFM.
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, salmon, grouper, shrimp, all prepared 25-36 hours prior, no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles pink and purple, liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup inside bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Argus cooler door falling off the hinges.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored directly on the walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed can goods directly on the floor. Operator states less placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. All walls from previous inspection still no repairs.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer, flat top grill, sauté burners, all with extensive build up of grease and debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out cups, lids, box's, etc. all stored directly on the hallway floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish stored above container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer-; Cooked Conch (115-120F - Hot Holding). Per cook food item in unit less than an hour. Cook reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Conch slicer.soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Case of garlic powder and corn flour stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Door of Argus Double doors reach in cooler broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to triple sink
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood Filters soiled 2) Rack next to prep table soiled 3) Stove soiled 4) Sides of fryers soiled. 5) Bottom shelf of Argus refrigerator soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Throughout kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of corn flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Hole in wall next to triple sink.
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Sign provided to operator and operator posted it.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. We wiping clothes stored next to triple sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to exit door.
High priority/29-34-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing in front counter.
Basic/36-36-4
Hood soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from faucet handle.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryers-; Cooked Fish (95F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chicken (105-110F - Hot Holding); Cooked) Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet next to exit door.
High priority/29-34-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-31-4
1) cases of water stored on floor front of display case next to cash register. 2) Cases of oils stored on floor in hallway at entrance of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish stored in standing water next to triple sink. Manager stored under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from faucet handle.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, and flour.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 4, 2024 · Same- Time Extended
Oct 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Argus- Crab Cakes (48-50F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimps (47-49F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager stated unit was opened. Observed door broken and ice buildup in unit. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill and replaced with new batches.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense conch salad in walk in freezer. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, and flour.
Basic/36-34-5
Container of conch salad stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in Argus reach-in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.4 ceiling tiles damage in kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 28, 2023 · Same- Time Extended
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 28, 2023 · Same- Time Extended
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw beef stored above containers of cooked rice in walk in cooler. 2) Case of raw crab stored above case of fries in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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. Walk in cooler- Cooked yellow rice (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Macaroni and cheese (49-51F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice and beans (50F - Cold Holding).Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Cooked yellow rice (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Macaroni and cheese (49-51F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice and beans (50F - Cold Holding).Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Conch salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked 12-25.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bag of flour stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing above soda machine.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.4 ceiling tiles damage in kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Floor soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups and sleeves of paper bags stored on floor in main lobby. Employee elevated.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stove soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk in cooler in poor repair. Manager stored today's delivery in double doors reach in and walk in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and shelves throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken stored above opened bag of cheese sticks and bag of shrimp. Manager moved chicken to a different location.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bags of flours stored on floor in kitchen. Case of fries stored on floor in WIC. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is leaking water.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups and to go containers stored on floor entrance of kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.