Captain Pizza and Grill

701 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Captain Pizza and Grill stretching back to 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.

By comparison, the average Daytona Beach facility scores 72, putting Captain Pizza and Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone/personal keys on shelf next to stack of paper plates - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -worn racks in main prep area coolers across from oven - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -ham, commercially processed mushrooms, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella cheese . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, commercially processed mushrooms, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella cheese (all 47-49F cold holding) overnight, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. -sliced pizzas using time as public health control from night prior inside walk in cooler **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer on site is showing 200F
05-06-4
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. -brittany
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -drip from air conditioning unit contaminating/onto cutting board inside kitchen
28-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cooklime equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -unit not holding temperature in bottom of cooler across from pizza oven in back **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface or pizza oven
23-03-4
Basic - Refrigerator/Food stored under dripping water line. -sandwich cooler in back across from grill **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -plates on floor in back **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -pizza boxes in back
25-06-4
30
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -ice cream cups
25-05-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
16-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gaskets at end of cookline
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside bulk sugar container
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of standup freezer in back
23-03-4
55
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -exposed insulation in air duct at prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic 2 liter bottled soda in crates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk salt container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. -chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving above makeline cooler acroas from grill -hood filters -light switch at dry storage /old walk in cooler -area under flat top grill -top of pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: -top of pizza oven -under flat top **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pack of clamshell food containers on floor in back dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -knife with chipped end on blade, handle that is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
61
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -numerous toxic chemicals stored inside hand sink up front **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -can of ground tomatoes, can of mushrooms **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched cooked pizza crust with barehqnds. Advised to use utensils or gloves for after cooking process on reqdy to eat food **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -cans of raid **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey bacon (44F - Cold Holding); roast beef (45F - Cold Holding); marinara (43-45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (44-45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44-45F - Cold Holding) - inside walk in cooler. Next day callback inspection required to verify compliance on cold holding temperatures inside walk in cooler. Advised to monitor food temperatures and adjust/get service as needed Cheesecake 44F inside pepsi cooler in back. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flat top grill -can opener blade -splatula -scoop used in bulk salt **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -exposed insulation in air duct at prep area **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant grease/debris under cooking equipment. -warewashing/storage area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic 2 liter bottled soda in crates **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. -hanging on soiled splash guard next to fryer **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk salt container **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. -chest freezer **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving above makeline cooler acroas from grill -hood filters -light switch at dry storage /old walk in cooler -area under flat top grill -top of pizza oven **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pack of clamshell food containers on floor in back dry storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -knife with chipped end on blade, handle that is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. -dough stored under dripping condensation inside walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-52-4
14
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored hanging over hand sink splash guard
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitcher inside sink basin for hand sink in back
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -spaghetti
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink chemical
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, meatballs
02C-03-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lid for reach in freezer in back -dish machine
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -beverages in plastic 2 liters not 6 inches from floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface/exterior of squeeze bottles on line -reach un freezer gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open pizza boxes under air conditioning duct on cook line. Food contact surfaces must be protected by being inverted/covered
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour in bulk containers
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Pizza and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Pizza and Grill on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Pizza and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Captain Pizza and Grill.

How does Captain Pizza and Grill compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Captain Pizza and Grill most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 72.

Has Captain Pizza and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain Pizza and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Captain Pizza and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Captain Pizza and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Pizza and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.