Captain D's #3848
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
67
Score
Captain D's #3848 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Captain D's #3848's latest score of 67 falls below the Dade City average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3cs sanitizer tested at 500ppm operator dumped sink and refilled water then retested sink at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned inside lid of ice machine that was soiled with black mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard in the bottom of stand up reach in freezer at the end of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard from bottom shelf of table next to expo window on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door of kitchen by.
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door in kitchen.
35B-03-4
67
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
29-37-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed large hinged food containers stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind fryers at cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored in mop bucket near mop sink. Operator hung mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw breaded shrimp over fries in reach in freezer on cook line
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - lobster salad (55F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, operator adjusted cooler temp. Front counter - sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, staff added ice to ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies next to mop sink
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease and fryer batter on fryer baskets on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery dead on dispenser on cook line per employee, roll of towels placed at sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler handle repaired with duct tape on cook line
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor and wall tiles in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table in kitchen
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe seal under hand sink on cook line leaking into bucket
29-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer
36-06-4
30
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored on prep table next to opened bag of chicken breader. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed Crabs (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish - Catfish (48F - Cold Holding) in single door stand up reach-in cooler to the left of the fryers. Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator removed to another cooler for rapid cooling and voluntarily discarded some items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar in machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair above prep table holding microwaves near ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, shelves, and on fan guards. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
61
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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.
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 - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around fan cover and on floor
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2023
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Small reach in freezer door handle and on inside of upright reach in freezer door
14-71-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen by steamer and in dish area causing accumulated water buildup
36-11-4
64
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager present, Joshua Echeverria, CFM expired 6/14/2022 and 4 persons present. There are other certified managers that are not present at this time.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling cracked and surface damage in the dry storage room and over the steamer.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with a loose pony tail that still leaves hair free. Hair placed into bun **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken handle repaired with frayed duct tape on the single door freezer by the conveyor.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on the refrigerator fins in the side refrigerated make table.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain D's #3848 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain D's #3848 on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain D's #3848?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Captain D's #3848.
How does Captain D's #3848 compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Captain D's #3848 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Captain D's #3848's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Captain D's #3848 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Captain D's #3848 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Captain D's #3848 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain D's #3848 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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