Captain Brian's Seafood Market
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
82
Score
Captain Brian's Seafood Market appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Operator stocked them. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusted ceiling vents in the back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusted ceiling vents in the back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted door, walls and floor and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed an employee handling raw grouper and then handling ready to eat food, no handwash.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the employee bathroom without soap or paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the prep table on cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted door, walls and floor and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of both back doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
52
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw fish and then handling cooked and ready to eat lobster without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over seafood and fish out of packaging in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves in the freezer and on the floor.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep kitchen soiled and hanging open.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in floors deteriorated and not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered.
25-06-4
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Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to seasoning on a shelf in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink in the cook line area to wash utensils. Employee placed the utensils in the dishwasher room to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of the walk-in cooler rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-12-4
55
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item up from the floor the handed clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the utensils. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom then handled clean equipment without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employees washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut and washed vegetables in the stand up reach in cooler left side of the cook line. Employee removed the vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scollops 56F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the land had been in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Thought out the kitchen..
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in the walk-in cooler.
36-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing at room temperature. Manager placed the calamari in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the interior of the walk-in cooler soiled. Walls on the exterior of the walk-in cooler soiled and rusted.
36-27-5
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Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked potatoes in two door stand up reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals stored above dishmachine. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain Brian's Seafood Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain Brian's Seafood Market on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain Brian's Seafood Market?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Captain Brian's Seafood Market.
How does Captain Brian's Seafood Market compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Captain Brian's Seafood Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Captain Brian's Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Captain Brian's Seafood Market have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Captain Brian's Seafood Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Captain Brian's Seafood Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Brian's Seafood Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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