SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT - RED FISH GRILL
5400 PLANTATION RD, Captiva FL 33924 · 4077752072
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table cilantro lime rice (91 F - Reheating) per operator rice had been place in steam table four hours prior.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In tall reach in cooler, six - 8 oz packages of Snapper clearly labeled to be removed from packaging, prior to thawing under refrigeration were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On char grill shrimp skewers (80 F - Hot Holding); chicken breasts (112 F - Hot Holding) per operator foods were cooked less than one hour prior. Operator began reheating for proper hot holding.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with packages of guacamole. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoops on cooks line. 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 expo prep counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-13-2026
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In tall reach in cooler, six - 8 oz packages of Snapper clearly labeled to be removed from packaging, prior to thawing under refrigeration were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at outside bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-13-2026
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Mar 13, 2026Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); operator refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table cilantro lime rice (91 F - Reheating) per operator rice had been place in steam table four hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam table cilantro lime rice (91 F - Reheating) per operator rice had been place in steam table four hours prior. Stop sale issued
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind outside pool bar
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a one pound package of ahi tuna baring a label stating to remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration, fulled thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator discarded and refilled with quaternary sanitizer to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink
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. Observed a one pound package of ahi tuna baring a label stating to remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration, fulled thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator discarded and refilled with quaternary sanitizer to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna Nachos not designated. Operator marked ahi tuna nachos with asterisks during inspection
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from an open container on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.two pairs of tongs on oven handle; operator removed and sent to dishwasher to be cleaned and sanitized
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at hand sinks at bar
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO 2 cylinders not secured next to ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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