South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos

5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva, FL 33924

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Captiva restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front service counter sour cream (74 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (74 F - Cold Holding), per operator food had been brought over from main kitchen 45 minutes prior. Operator placed food into reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in small reach in cooler made more than 24 hours prior, per operator, not date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with food container lid and wiping cloth. Operator removed. **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 with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and they were completed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Front door, rear door and both service windows left open.

35B-14-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On make table counter.

21-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint

13-03-4

Jul 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos compare to other restaurants in Captiva?

South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Captiva average of 74.

Has South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos 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 South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, South Seas Island Resort Island Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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