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CAPTAINS GALLEY

825 N INDIAN RIVER DR, Ft Pierce FL 34950 · (561)466-8495

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats112
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6600809
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham 4 oz cooked sausage patties 1 lb egg whites 1 qt sliced cheese 1 lb
High priority/01B-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025064863Jul 10, 2025Jan 5, 2026$400
4--2021015643Feb 10, 2021May 26, 2021$800
4--2019022269Mar 14, 2019May 20, 2019$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes cooked 53F cold holding. Per Operator, sitting on counter since 7am. Advised to rapid chill or time plan. Operator rapid chilled.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs. Operator time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For outside threaded faucet and splitter.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish pit.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
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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. For Jess. Signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank by walk in cooler.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinks on shelf near single service items. Manager placed in container to separate.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
High priority/29-44-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Getting a quote today to resurface. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Informed operator day 1 of hire to review with new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Observed 4 out of 6 completed, waiting for other employees to come to work this weekend to have it filled out.Time Extended Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Operator states remaining employees not working until this weekend. Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet cooler2 not found at 48F ambient temperature.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Technician was in this morning at to repair the unit but need a thermostat will be back this afternoon noon to repair Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Technician called me yesterday 7-10-25 stated that the part is on order but won't be arriving until Monday. Observed operator has all items on ice until unit is repaired. Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Behind salad cooler next to dish rack.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
High priority/29-44-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) cooked sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (49F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Items loaded at 7a Shredded cheese- 46F Sliced ham - 48F Sliced tomatoes- 46F Pico - 43F Sliced cheese - 43F Ambient reading 46F Advise to put on ice until unit is repairedAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
Cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Getting a quote today to resurface. Time Extended
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. Informed operator day 1 of hire to review with new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Observed 4 out of 6 completed, waiting for other employees to come to work this weekend to have it filled out.Time Extended Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet cooler2 not found at 48F ambient temperature.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Technician was in this morning at to repair the unit but need a thermostat will be back this afternoon noon to repair Time Extended
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Behind salad cooler next to dish rack.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
High priority/29-44-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham 4 oz cooked sausage patties 1 lb egg whites 1 qt sliced cheese 1 lb
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) cooked sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (49F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Flats of eggs pulled at 10:00
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer, showed him how to prime dish machine and to use strip to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/53B-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back server station
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Informed operator day 1 of hire to review with new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Clean glasses pots and ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet cooler2 not found at 48F ambient temperature.
Basic/14-74-7
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Behind salad cooler next to dish rack.
Basic/36-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and breading
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At espresso machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Observed no soap Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Observed not completed Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Wall behind the slicer and ceiling by the exit.
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Observed wall behind the slicer not completed. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All throughout.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Observed cutting boards not completed Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back storage area
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Observed hole not completed Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At espresso machine
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Observed no handwashing sign Time Extended
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate13 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. Rear freezer raw chicken over raw fish and grits.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At espresso machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Wall behind the slicer and ceiling by the exit.
Basic/36-37-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All throughout.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. One in back storage room.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front storage area open drink and pocketbook.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on storage rack by prep station.
Basic/24-08-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back storage area
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At espresso machine
Basic/31B-04-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door
Basic/35B-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Reach in cooler, avocados still had the stickers on them.
Basic/08B-39-4
Single-service articles improperly stored in storage room, boxes of cups and napkins.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Outside mop sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table.
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook change gloves, not wash hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet towels in hand sink at kitchen by restrooom.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink is leaking water at bottom, needs repair.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of three door freezer by walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered.Container of chili in reach in freezer. Informed employee.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour mixture at breading station.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 24, 2023□ 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 ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at end of cook line in front of prep table.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of kraut 14.4 oz.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. Ran dish machine tested at 00ppm for chorine. Operator change bucket and primed, retested at 50 ppm for chorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes found at 46F cold holding, operator states in cooler over night.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes found at 46F cold holding, operator states in cooler over night.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener bade left with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by walk in cooler used to thaw out frozen steak.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 All employees card expired in April 2023.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oats on cook line had small soufflé cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Blueberries in original container on cooks line not washed prior to service.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at end of cook line in front of prep table.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.