GREEN FLASH RESTAURANT
15183 CAPTIVA DR, Captiva FL 33924 · 239 472-3337
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026038881 | Apr 23, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored directly over ready to eat fully cooked salmon in tall reach in cooler at end of cooks line. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-13-2026
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operator is advertising Prince Edward Island Mussels and are serving farm raised mussels from Chili and Gulf Shrimp are advertised and are serving shrimp that are farm raised from Vietnam.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on back sauce counter in kitchen. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back sauce counter in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized counter.
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Food stored on floor. Bags of onions and carrots on floor of storage room next to elevator
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine located outside back door of kitchen. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Medicine not labeled properly. Advil liquid gels in a plastic drink cup on shelf with food in sry storage area. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored directly over ready to eat prepared spinach. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five - 6oz portions of Ani tune fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging and is clearly labeled to remove prior to thawing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at server well used as dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute. Inside chute of soda dispenser in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of cream sauce in walk in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-11-2025
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Soup spoons at soup station not inverted. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside bar reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside dessert reach in freezer.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags date marked with last day served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop on cooks line steam table. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen have a rust buildup. Operator has new vents on order.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, operator removed tongs.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-07-2025
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle behind bar has a build up; operator cleaned during inspection.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Emailed operator consumer advisory for oysters DBPR Form HR 5025-135 and it was posted during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carley and Millie both expired in January of 2025
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mold like substance on pipes in walk in cooler.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon wrapped shrimp (53 F - Cold Holding), per operator cooler lid had been open during busy period. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups prepared on site, not date marked with correct date prepared.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above cooks line has dust and mold like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soup spoons not stored inverted. Operator rewashed spoons and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put in hair net.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No,paper towels at hand sink located next to bread slicer. Operator restocked paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramiken used as scoop in corn salsa
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm); corrected to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator set up three compartment sink and called for service on dish machine
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp and fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to,proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, 8 packaged (4 pounds) of yellow fin tuna labeled "Remove from package prior to thawing) fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging
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. In walk in cooler, 8 packaged (4 pounds) of yellow fin tuna labeled "Remove from package prior to thawing) fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 10-26-2023
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On back prep table.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. House dressing, per operator, contains raw unpasteurized egg as an ingredient and not designated on menu. Operator marked during inspection.
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. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and they were signed during the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop on food container in walk in cooler; operator removed scoop
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles near back door of kitchen.
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. Ahi tuna, marked remove form package before thawing" still under reduced oxygen packaging and fully thawed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees without hair restraints; employee put on hair nets
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.