Captain D's

8090 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Captain D's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.

Captain D's latest score of 100 sits above the Pensacola average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in dry storage room in back of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Upon callback, observed 4 flying insects in back storage room. Operator was able to kill 2 flying insects during callback inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-02-7

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in dry storage room in back of establishment. **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attachment at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker on side not leading to chemical dispenser.

29-42-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, items in reach-in freezers not covered. Manager covered items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Backflow preventer on back of mop sink faucet is leaking.

29-11-4

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Automatic vacuum breaker missing from splitter attachment at mop sink.

29-42-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair in walk-in cooler.

36-03-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice maker in front by register. Operator proceeded to clean inside ice maker at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed air conditioning vents in the back of kitchen solid with accumulation of mold like substance and dust.

36-34-5

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. First test 0ppm Second test 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-53-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flying insects in back kitchen. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle inside ice machine at front counter

10-08-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Gm closed lids during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Shelf have accumulation of soil residues. Upright shelf, left side of 3 compartment sink

22-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen

36-34-5

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.

24-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Items inside walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Peeling away from wall underneath prep table across from walk in cooler/freezer.

36-03-4

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

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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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Captain D's.

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

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

Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain D's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

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