Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill

102 Copeland Ave S, Everglades City, FL 34139
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Florida restaurants, the typical score is 72; Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over ready to eat items in reach in cooler on ice cream service side. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-18-2024 operator moved eggs to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler per operator cooked previous day not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-18-2024 **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-18-2024 **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dosh machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in standing water that is 85 F This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-18-2024 **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. In reach in cooler on cooks line grouper (60 F - Cold Holding); per operator food was placed inside reach in cooler from thawing 10 minutes prior.
06-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks unsecured by front hand sink. Operator secured tanks. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 10-18-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
50
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat items in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected . Corrected on site
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) Squeeze bottle in kitchen. Operator stated it was prepared one hour prior and will be used within 4 hours. Date mark added and time control paperwork filled out. Corrected on site
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 110 hot holding container of butter in kitchen. Operator stated it was prepared one hour prior and will be used within 4 hours. Date mark added and time control paperwork filled out corrected on site discussed importance of this repeat violation with operator. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in ice cream area no label. Operator labeled. Corrected on site
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage multiple items tanks not stored securely. Operator secured. Corrected on site
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops on stove in-standing water. Corrected on site operator removed from water.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloths on cook line. Corrected on site all put in sanitizer bucket
21-12-4
43
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (122F - Hot Holding), operator increased the heat under the plantains. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. In the reach in cooler nearest the dish pit there is raw shrimp ceviche with no proof of parasite destruction. Operator discarded the shrimp ceviche. See stop sale.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler nearest the dish pit raw whole muscle pork is stored over shrimp ceviche. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. In the reach in cooler nearest the dish pit there is raw shrimp ceviche with no proof of parasite destruction. Operator discarded the shrimp ceviche.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of old food debris on the can opener blade. Operator washed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a measuring cup with no handle in a container of rice. Operator discarded the measuring cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Jan 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill.

Has Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill 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 Morgan's Seafood Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.