MUCKY DUCK (THE)
11546 ANDY ROSSE LN, Captiva FL 33924 · 239.472.3434
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (49 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding), per operator food was taken from walk in cooler two hours prior. Operator iced food down or returned to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024031470 | Apr 25, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023069007 | Oct 26, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish machine operator went from soiled dishes to clean dishes without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat uncovered key-lime pie in walk in freezer. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at server station used as a dump sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs in oven door handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon wrapped shrimp stored above fresh cut ready to eat dill sauce, parsley and chopped green onions. Operator moved food to proper storage. Repeat violation from last inspection on 10-28-2023
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb located across from walk in freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in dish machine or sanitizer buckets.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Operator updated menu since last inspection and combined verbiage for two separate advisories
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground through out dumpster area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Oct 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper hand washing and glove change with operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs above fresh garlic and mayonnaise and raw beef over sliced deli meats in the walk in cooler. as well as raw ground beef stored above premade ready to eat deli sandwiches in walk in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over cooked shrimp in small reach in cooler in back prep room. Operator moved food to proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 05-01-2023
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored above raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 05-01-2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (49 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding), per operator food was taken from walk in cooler two hours prior. Operator iced food down or returned to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink behind bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon offer on menu and not designated on menu as raw. Opera led menu with asterisk during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Premade sandwiches per operator made the day prior not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging from dish machine well.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine next to rear door of kitchen. Repeat from 05-01-2023
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four large nitrogen tanks stored out side (in use) not secured. Operator secured tanks with chain.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk in cooler door handle. Repeat from 05-01-2023
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above kitchen prep table.
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored on floor in dry storage room, case of French fries stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in used outside back door not protected from contamination by the general public.
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