Captain D's

849 S Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Captain D's has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about nine violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Brooksville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) in ice well near steam table on main line. Discussed proper ice down methods with operator. Recheck at 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near drive thru. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator does not have proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Lisa Lashawn Kamron Jaeda Monek Tomeeka **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: No proof for any employees available **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above front counter area showing water damage/soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
70
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on prep table. Operator sanitized prep table. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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 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. Lisa Lashawn Kamron Jaeda Monek Tomeeka **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by drive thru window **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on dining room beverage machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above front counter area showing water damage/soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of rice in prep area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. To go containers on bottom shelf of food prep table soiled **Warning**
25-06-4
43
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added to incorrect area of splitter
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
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 unable to provide CFM certificate for any employee on property, states she has completed the course and exam but has to find certificate
53A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dry storage area, sing,e service items on top shelf of dry storage not inverted or protected. Operator removed, inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler holding breading, roll top sandwich unit, fish cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guards in Walk-in-Cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice chute at self self service soda fountain soiled with mold like substance -interior of ice machine bin soiled with mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Breading stored on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self serve soda machine and behind nozzles
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on lift top cooler on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain D's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Captain D's.

How does Captain D's compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Captain D's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain D's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain D's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain D's is inspected around three times per year on average.