Captain D's Seafood #3398
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Captain D's Seafood #3398 has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Captain D's Seafood #3398's latest score of 100 sits above the Sanford average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over fish batter in upright cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - observed at fry station causing retention of standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents above cookline soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over fish batter in upright cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE: - various fish (44F - Cold Holding); - chicken (44F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - fish (125F - Hot Holding); - crab (118F - Hot Holding); - chicken (115F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents above cookline soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - observed at fry station causing retention of standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - white fish in standing water in three compartment sink
06-01-5
52
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with frozen okra in reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fans at walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Hush puppy mix not covered in reach in cooler next to hot wells on cooks line **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line **Warning**
36-27-5
70
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 125° hot hold , operator returned to the steamer
03B-01-6
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. Provided form to operator
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. Reviewed and provided form to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on the fryer flume -fan guard in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In the walk in cooler
38-12-4
64
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain D's Seafood #3398 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain D's Seafood #3398 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain D's Seafood #3398?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Captain D's Seafood #3398.
How does Captain D's Seafood #3398 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Captain D's Seafood #3398 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Captain D's Seafood #3398's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain D's Seafood #3398 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Captain D's Seafood #3398 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 Seafood #3398 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain D's Seafood #3398 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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