Mucky Duck (The)
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Mucky Duck (The) has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Mucky Duck (The)'s latest score of 61 falls below the Captiva average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb located across from walk in freezer
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon wrapped shrimp stored above fresh cut ready to eat dill sauce, parsley and chopped green onions. Operator moved food to proper storage. Repeat violation from last inspection on 10-28-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in dish machine or sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Operator updated menu since last inspection and combined verbiage for two separate advisories
02A-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground through out dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored above raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 05-01-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs above fresh garlic and mayonnaise and raw beef over sliced deli meats in the walk in cooler. as well as raw ground beef stored above premade ready to eat deli sandwiches in walk in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over cooked shrimp in small reach in cooler in back prep room. Operator moved food to proper storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 05-01-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed proper hand washing and glove change with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (49 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding), per operator food was taken from walk in cooler two hours prior. Operator iced food down or returned to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging from dish machine well.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink behind bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon offer on menu and not designated on menu as raw. Opera led menu with asterisk during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Premade sandwiches per operator made the day prior not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine next to rear door of kitchen. Repeat from 05-01-2023 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four large nitrogen tanks stored out side (in use) not secured. Operator secured tanks with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk in cooler door handle. Repeat from 05-01-2023 **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above kitchen prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored on floor in dry storage room, case of French fries stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in used outside back door not protected from contamination by the general public.
08B-62-4
27
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One number 10 can of Italian Peeled tomatoes on dry storage shelf with severely dented rim.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 01-20-2023. . Repeat from 03-02-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs above fresh garlic and mayonnaise and raw beef over sliced deli meats in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored above raw Mahi Mahi in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi mahi (45 F - receiving );
03A-21-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine in excess of 200ppm) in sanitizer bucket at Vulcan boiler. Operator diluted to (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on slicer in back,prep room Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door handle of walk in cooler repaired with duct tape. Repeat from 03-02-2023 **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine in excess of 200ppm) in sanitizer bucket at Vulcan boiler. Operator diluted to (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler have rust build up
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine by back door.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair in back prep area
36-17-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Build up of grease at exhaust hood both on interior and exterior of hood.
36-63-4
29
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 01-20-2023
50-17-3
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 operator with written procedures for clean up. DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked with food container. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duck tape used on walk in cooler door handle.
14-71-4
58
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In the storage area were two cans with deeply dented rims; a can of Pineapple juice and a can of chocolate fudge.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked crab cakes stored over cream brûlée and ready to eat pies. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Locked with cooking tins. Operator removed tins. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin Isolde corn starch container. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back prep area. Repeat from 05-19-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shirt stored with single use to go containers. Operator removed shirt. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler in prep kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of grease on wall on cooks line.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mucky Duck (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mucky Duck (The) on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mucky Duck (The)?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mucky Duck (The).
How does Mucky Duck (The) compare to other restaurants in Captiva?
Mucky Duck (The) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Captiva average of 74.
Has Mucky Duck (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mucky Duck (The) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mucky Duck (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mucky Duck (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mucky Duck (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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