Captain D's

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Captain D's, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from three violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, personal cleanliness has been the most frequent reason, cited one time. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

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Mar 10, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

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Feb 23, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed recently prepped gumbo and loaded potato portions cups were placed into the sandwich station were not allowed to cool to 41*F and below. Educated team recently prepped food items should be placed into the walk to cool to 41*F and below prior to placing on the line for food safety.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: Observed a tray of cooling potatoes held in the walk in shelf was not properly covered. Encouraged employees to properly cover all cooling foods to prevent contamination.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed restroom ceiling vents were dusty. Please clean and maintain cleanliness.

Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act

Inspector notes: Please post your non smoking sign at the entrance to the facility.

Feb 13, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: employee cell phone stored on prep table next to serving line

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: plastic door handle is broken on door of reach in fish cooler

Feb 6, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Conatiners wetstacked. Underside of containers dirty.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Wall damage on archway to WIC and by handsink at 3CS. WIC floor dirty with food debris, walls dirty by handsink in kitchen

Jan 20, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: pipe leaking under three comp sink

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: excessive ice buildup inside walk in freezer as well as around door which does not close properly,

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: reach in freezer door and handle dirty,

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: grout in flooring dirty, needs cleaning, excessive grease build up between fryers, excessive food splatter on wall by batter making station,

Dec 18, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) Employees preparing food without hair restraints- Provide hair restraints

1200-23-01-.02(3)

In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine- Properly in a clean container or side holder

1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Dirty exterior of kitchen equipment- Routinely clean all equipment Dirty interior of coolers - Routinely clean interior of coolers and freezers

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Dirty floor- Routinely clean Damaged floor tiles- Replace all damaged floor tiles

1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1

Jun 10, 2024

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Soda dispenser in lobby has lemons in the drain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Men’s room toilet and urinal need to be cleaned.

Jul 25, 2023

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Captain D's.

Has Captain D's's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain D's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

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 four times per year on average.

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