CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ
5862 N OCEANSHORE BLVD, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386 597 2888
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is open and operating with an expired license as of 6/1/2026. Operator paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee come from outside deck with glove on open and close doors in route to kitchen and go into food warmer without removing gloves and washing hands to put on new gloves first.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is open and operating with an expired license as of 6/1/2026. Operator paid during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with build up.
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. Observed no proof of training for Jordan.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and other wrist items.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed old food debris behind and underneath equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed servsafe food handler orange certification for one employee. Discussed with person in charge.
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In overnight; Drawers; sausage 47F, 3 meat combo 51F, eggs 51F, Cuban sandwiches 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In overnight; Drawers; sausage 47F, 3 meat combo 51F, eggs 51F, Cuban sandwiches 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding well; Ribs, turkey, brisket 122F; ( - Hot Holding). Items in hot holding since 1pm, it's now 2pm. Placed on time control.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server wash hands in prep sink. Addressed and he washed his hands in hand washing sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired 6 months ago has no certificate.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can pinto beans dented at to and bottom.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Racks of ribs; On hot holding table; ribs 118F reheated to 168F; ( - Reheating)
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind prep table in prep area is soiled.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Whisk in sanitizer at front. Person in charge emptied.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from cook line to To-go boxes took gloves woo and did not wash hands. Person in charge addressed immediately and he washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers; shrimp 58F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge said the over thawed it and discarded it.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow preventer on work hose. On hose to sanitizer and not external hose at mop sink. Person in charge change it so back flow is on external hose.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks in various spots in kitchen. Manager removed all.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf where soda boxes are, sitting on wood/concrete rack.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 126F,brisket 95F, pork 98F; ( - Hot Holding) Reheated to; ribs 165F, brisket 168F, pork 169F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in storage room out back.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of green beans in prep area dented. Person in charge discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad dated 6.27 today is 7.5.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken salad dated 6.27 today is 7.5. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; Chicken 130F, pork 133F, hot dogs 133F; ( - Hot Holding) chicken discarded and replaced with chicken 167F. Pork reheated to 167F, hot dogs discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at back hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Repair man's tools on bag of flour in back. Person in charge removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coke/Gatorade in reach in freezer. Person in charge discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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.