Captain D's

209 Nw 75 St Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32607

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Captain D's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Captain D's was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to smoker.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

16-37-1

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/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**

53A-05-6

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. No proof of employees being informed of reporting responsibilities.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar area hand washing sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter,50 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster behind building.

33-19-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves inside of beer glass refrigerator in bar area.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table next to smoker.

21-12-4

Sep 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Captain D's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain D's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.

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