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THE CAPTAIN’S CATCH

104250 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037

Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5453306
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached operator on proper procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers stored above cut tomatoes in reach in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (104F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved sausages to reach in cooler during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink, operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Employee Alex Sirgado has been working for approximately 1 week.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink next to establishment food in reach in cooler, operator segregated during inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in reach in cooler, operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
The state's own report →
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe clean utensils stored inside HWS, employee removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on salt container, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe next to flat grill.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed open door all the time during inspection.
Basic/35B-14-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sausage gravy bag dated on the 06/10 inside reach in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sausage gravy bag dated on the 06/10 inside reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some items stored inside HWS.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed open door all the time during inspection.
Basic/35B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4

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.