South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Captiva facility scores 74, putting South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In tall reach in cooler, six - 8 oz packages of Snapper clearly labeled to be removed from packaging, prior to thawing under refrigeration were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On char grill shrimp skewers (80 F - Hot Holding); chicken breasts (112 F - Hot Holding) per operator foods were cooked less than one hour prior. Operator began reheating for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with packages of guacamole. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoops on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on expo prep counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-13-2026 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In tall reach in cooler, six - 8 oz packages of Snapper clearly labeled to be removed from packaging, prior to thawing under refrigeration were completely thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
06-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at outside bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-13-2026 **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
45
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam table cilantro lime rice (91 F - Reheating) per operator rice had been place in steam table four hours prior. Stop sale issued
03E-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); operator refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table cilantro lime rice (91 F - Reheating) per operator rice had been place in steam table four hours prior.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind outside pool bar
29-17-4
58
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator discarded and refilled with quaternary sanitizer to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a one pound package of ahi tuna baring a label stating to remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration, fulled thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator discarded and refilled with quaternary sanitizer to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a one pound package of ahi tuna baring a label stating to remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration, fulled thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
61
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
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. At mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna Nachos not designated. Operator marked ahi tuna nachos with asterisks during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from an open container on cooks line.
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.two pairs of tongs on oven handle; operator removed and sent to dishwasher to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at hand sinks at bar
31B-04-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the counter of the cooks line was grilled pineapple (85 F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was cooked at 9:00 AM and has been above 41 degrees in excess of four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the counter of the cooks line was grilled pineapple (85 F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was cooked at 9:00 AM and has been above 41 degrees in excess of four hours. chicken (55 F - Cold Holding); hot dog (53 F - Cold Holding)in a cooler drawer on cooks line. Per operator food had recently been stocked and all time/temperature controlled for safety foods were placed on ice to rapidly cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder next to ice machine has mold like substance at the bottom. Operator washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above walk in cooler door has a build up of dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Small freezer in the dish machine area not holding below 32 F and food is thawing. **Warning**
03A-05-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill.
How does South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill compare to other restaurants in Captiva?
South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Captiva average of 74.
Has South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish 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 South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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