Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

CAPTAIN CRAB SEAFOOD AND SUSHI

2746 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Nov 24, 2025
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 24212050

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath the raw shrimp to a different location.

27-19-4

Detail 24212047

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low pressure for hot side of handwash sink at ware washing area.

31A-11-4

Detail 24212046

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scratch pad at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the scratch pad. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 24212049

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Wina Hutagalung. Observed no food manager certified with 4 or more employees present at establishment. Operator showed up at the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24212048

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked at wait station next to soda fountain machine. Operator removed wet cups from being stacked to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24212051

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple trays soiled used for wash, rinse and sanitize at dish machine.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 23957498

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple utensils in container at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23957500

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple lemon seeds at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator.

31B-02-4

Detail 23957499

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed a new roll of paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23957503

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 23957501

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23957502

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked next to soda fountain machine. Educated the operator to allow to air dry before stacking the cups. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23957497

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container at front cookline next Flat Grill and Deep Fryers. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23578188

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

11-01-5

Detail 23578187

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23578193

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23578194

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. Observed food employee reporting agreement documents not completed. Operator completed the documents. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23578190

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple cut draw wall at ceiling above 3 compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 23578191

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's open beverage at sushi station. Operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23578189

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at sushi station cutting board. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23578192

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups wet nesting at soda fountain machine. Educated the operator.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23321938

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over unwashed avocado at sushi station Reach in Cooler. Operator placed raw fish on bottom of the Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23321940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce to a different cold holding unit in the proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23321941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23321939

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23321943

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding units handles soiled at kitchen. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23321942

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled next to Flat Grill. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22631661

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-13-5

Detail 22631654

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22631656

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22631657

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice 98F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator switched to time marking as the establishment has a Time as a Public Health Control written procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22631655

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing on hot side. Operator placed vacuum breaker at mop sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-38-4

Detail 22631660

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at handwash sink next to ice machine. Educated the operator. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22631659

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. The operator turned on cold running water and allowed the sink to be drained of standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-17-4

Detail 22631658

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at entrance to bar. Warning

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 22219762

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath the raw food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22219764

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over milk at Make Table. Operator removed the milk from underneath the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22219761

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk and raw salmon not date marked at Make Table and Sushi Station. Operator date marked the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22219759

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22219763

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. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22219760

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 21687004

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-13-5

Detail 21687006

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21687003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21687000

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed whip cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21687002

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21687007

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.

12B-02-4

Detail 21687005

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at prep area. Educated the employee and operator.

02D-01-5

Detail 21687001

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container by Deep Fryers. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 21234362

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk at Make Table with the expiration date of July 28, 2022. Operator discarded the milk.

03A-02-5

Detail 21234361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dressing 52F at wait station ice bath. Operator added more ice and water to reduce temperature to 41F or below. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21234364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21234366

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Make Table.

31A-09-4

Detail 21234363

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking kitchen and multiple buckets blocking prep area handwash sink. Operator removed both items for access to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21234365

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers at cookline and storage area. Repeat Violation

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20773663

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-04-5

Detail 20773662

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over unwashed avocados at sushi station. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20773660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauce. Operator switched the food items. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20773658

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris. Observed soda gun at bar.

31A-09-4

Detail 20773657

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed shelves blocking kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the shelves. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 20773661

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 at Make Table.

38-12-4

Detail 20773659

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Operator placed end cap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20398004

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari at Make Table. Operator removed the calamari from underneath the chicken. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20398005

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed white rice at Sushi Station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20398002

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice at 131°F. Operator time marked the food item as it's using Time as a Public Health Control.

03F-10-5

Detail 20398000

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator completed the written procedure during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20398001

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20397999

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at Walk in Cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 20398003

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site