THE SMUGGLERS CAPTAINS TABLE
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE, Punta Gorda FL 33950
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · 5 visits since July 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.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at bar. Operator replaced the batteries to allow soap to dispense.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle touching the flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching food item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked to allow no air flow at dish shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed temperature sanitization dish machine inoperable at kitchen ware washing area.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food container.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employee washing hands with cold water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by waiting a few seconds until water is heated to a minimum of 85F before washing hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at ware washing area.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw fish over portabello mushrooms at Make Table. Operator placed the portabello mushrooms under asparagus at Make Table.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at bar. Operator placed the vacuum breaker at hose Bibb.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the Dish Machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at 2 stalls.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom. Operator placed handwash sign.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths at different Make Tables. Operator placed in the sanitizer container.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp cake over butter at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator replaced with new batteries.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.
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.