Captain Max
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
Captain Max has been inspected 14 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “1) cases of water stored on floor front of display case next” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Miramar restaurants, the typical score is 78; Captain Max is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Argus cooler door falling off the hinges. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
32
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in wall next to triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Sign provided to operator and operator posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. We wiping clothes stored next to triple sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to exit door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing in front counter.
36-36-4
Basic - Hood soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryers- ; Cooked Fish (95F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chicken (105-110F - Hot Holding); Cooked) Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet next to exit door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - 1) cases of water stored on floor front of display case next to cash register. 2) Cases of oils stored on floor in hallway at entrance of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish stored in standing water next to triple sink. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle.
29-11-4
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, and flour. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Same- **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Argus- Crab Cakes (48-50F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimps (47-49F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager stated unit was opened. Observed door broken and ice buildup in unit. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill and replaced with new batches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense conch salad in walk in freezer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, and flour.
36-34-5
Basic - Container of conch salad stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in Argus reach-in Freezer.
14-69-4
61
Dec 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw beef stored above containers of cooked rice in walk in cooler. 2) Case of raw crab stored above case of fries in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Cooked yellow rice (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Macaroni and cheese (49-51F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice and beans (50F - Cold Holding).Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Cooked yellow rice (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Macaroni and cheese (49-51F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice and beans (50F - Cold Holding).Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Conch salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked 12-25. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bag of flour stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing above soda machine. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.4 ceiling tiles damage in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups and sleeves of paper bags stored on floor in main lobby. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stove soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler in poor repair. Manager stored today's delivery in double doors reach in and walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and shelves throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
32
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken stored above opened bag of cheese sticks and bag of shrimp. Manager moved chicken to a different location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bags of flours stored on floor in kitchen. Case of fries stored on floor in WIC. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is leaking water.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups and to go containers stored on floor entrance of kitchen. Manager elevated.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair between kitchen and drive through window.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Chef stored in Sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain Max last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Captain Max on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Captain Max?
Across the inspection record, “1) cases of water stored on floor front of display case next” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Captain Max.
How does Captain Max compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Captain Max most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Captain Max's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Captain Max have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Captain Max 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 Max inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Max is inspected around four times per year on average.
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