Captain D's

255 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Captain D's, the earliest from 2024. Captain D's was last inspected on Jul 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Captain D's latest score of 90 falls below the Fitzgerald average of 96. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employees with fingernails pass the fingertips. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. CA: Fingernails cannot extend pass the finger tips. Trim or remove fingernails.

511-6-1.03(5)(f)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for the three compartment sink and wiping cloths. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Quat sanitizer test strips shall be obtained.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of fryer, cooler handles, prep top cooler area, shelving, and gaskets with buildup of food residue and debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. All areas shall be thoroughly cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mac and cheese observed to be 95 degrees F in the warming unit below steamer. Mac and cheese was discarded by PIC. Discussed items shall maintain 135 degrees F or higher.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Captain D's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fitzgerald average of 96.

Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain D's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.

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