Captain D's

253 Highland Crossing, East Ellijay, GA 30539

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Captain D's has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average East Ellijay facility scores 94, putting Captain D's on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handsink in the back had the hot water turned off due to a plumbing issue. PIC turned hot water on and water was 102F. Handsink must be equipped to provide water of at least 86 degrees at all times.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as neeeded. Floors, walls and the floors of the walk in freezer require additional cleaning.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like substance on walk-in cooler walls. Also soiled floors, gaskets, and ceilings. CA: Instructed PIC to maintain non-food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed multiple ripped gaskets in reach-in coolers. CA: Repair or replace gaskets.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items uncovered in the cold holding unit.CA: Food must be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Items were covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed not recent health inspection report posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried fish final cook temperature of 130F. Fish must be cooked to an internal temp of 145F or above. COS instructed employee to continue cooking in fryer. Manager turned up temperature of fryer. Final cook temperature before service was 203F

511-6-1.04(5)(a)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for QUAT sanitizer. Instructed PIC to acquire test strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors, equipment, and ceilings. Instructed PIC to maintain non-food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dead small roaches on floors, countertops, and prep sink. Facility is working with licensed pest control operator and will request additional treatments until problem is mitigated.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

May 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee plating ready-to-eat foods. Then observed same employee use fryer and proceed to continue plating ready-to-eat foods without washing hands and changing gloves. COS instructed PIC and employee to wash hands whenever changing tasks where contamination could occur. Employee then washed hands and changed gloves.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors and ceilings. Observed multiple heavily soiled reach in coolers, with heavily soiled shelves and standing water. Instructed PIC to maintain clean non-food contact surfaces.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer buckets containing wiping cloths in establishment. Instructed PIC to use sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths. COS PIC filled buckets with sanitizer solution and wiping cloths for use.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain D's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Captain D's.

How does Captain D's compare to other restaurants in East Ellijay?

Captain D's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Ellijay average of 94.

Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain D's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain D's 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 D's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain D's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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