Captain D's #3788
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Captain D's #3788 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation is being addressed on previous inspection. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02:
53B-01-5
90
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw cold holding for less than 4 hours at 63F. Operator stored food item inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation is being addressed on previous inspection. Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above food preparation table and three compartment sink in disrepair. Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed waste water leaking from ceiling onto food preparation table across from three compartment sink and onto ground of establishment where employee are walking through. **Warning** Priority: Basic
28-02-4
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Priority: Basic
32-12-6
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food prep table. Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout establishment. Priority: Basic
36-22-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of food debris. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
29-11-4
55
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink across from prep sink.
31B-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes and utensils stored inside hand sink next to microwaves.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at all hand sinks throughout kitchen. Operator added soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go plates stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed plates during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off on handwashing sink located next to reach in cooler. Operator turned on hot water during time of inspection. Temperature 86F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current restaurant license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining in mop sink.
29-20-5
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dispensers nozzle soaking in hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from hot holding station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from hot holding station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 2 handwashing sinks turned off 65F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no cover on light in walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve lids stored on floor in storage area. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish fillets in walk in cooler not covered. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside water in bucket. Manager stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Printed flyer for opearator with procedure on cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hws by the stand up cooler on cooks line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hws at 2 of 3 sinks.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hws near stand up reach in cooler.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed exhaust vents soiled with grease and dust throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license and posted **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, ovens with grease build up in cooks area.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease build up throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed no quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket.
21-08-4
50
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cole slaw in walk in cooler to read at 49 F at 3:00pm. Per manager, cole slaw was placed in walk in cooler at 10:45am. Manager discarded cole slaw.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cole slaw in walk in cooler to read at 49 F at 3:00pm. Per manager, cole slaw was placed in walk in cooler at 10:45am. Manager discarded cole slaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink across from three compartment sink. Manager moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink across from three compartment sink to only read 72 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic lids and napkins stored on floor inside dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint and beard guard.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of hand washing sink across from cook line.
36-22-4
52
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch money and later prepare food without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed green beans with reheated ham in walk in cooler since 9:30am at 48F at 4pm.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed green beans with reheated ham in walk in cooler since 9:30am at 48F at 4pm. Observed green beans locked in with reheated ham due wrap.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back corner of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to make table not working. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back corner. Observed handwash sink in ware washing area without soap. Observed manager soap at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed manager unable access in-house training records.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in ware washing area with buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored next to single service articles on front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink next to make table and ice machine.
29-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain D's #3788 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain D's #3788 on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain D's #3788?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Captain D's #3788.
How does Captain D's #3788 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Captain D's #3788 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Captain D's #3788's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Captain D's #3788 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Captain D's #3788 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 D's #3788 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain D's #3788 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants