Captain D's
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Captain D's stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palatka restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer solution in warewashing area at 0ppm. Operator adjusted to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler cooked rice missing product date marking. Operator placed date marker on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bulk ice bin, operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, container of rice with no cover. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on ledge of bulk ice bin.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal and plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table by batter sifter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on food service tray at the front counter. Employee relocated the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food and drinks over condiments in the walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and shirt over soda syrup dispenser boxes. Operator relocated the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on clean prep table used to store water jug.
21-12-4
67
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine only reaching 147F during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink at 200ppm Quatanery ammonium until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer no longer commercially packaged fish stored on trays above case of corn. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects under dish area in kitchen. Person in charge began killing. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of water nozzle in kitchen, also exterior of ice chute at dining room and side of soda dispenser with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
61
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops stored in bucket not hung to dry, person in charge hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain D's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain D's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Captain D's.
How does Captain D's compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Captain D's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Captain D's have averaged around three violations 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 around two times per year on average.
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