Sebring, Highlands County

CAPTAIN DS #3784

3400 US HWY 27 SOUTH, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Jan 8, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

11-26-1

Detail 24288156

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. Operator could not show proof, sent operator a copy by email for employees to sign. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 24288158

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a watch on and an employee with bracelets on, they removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24288157

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.

14-11-5

Detail 24288161

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler with torn gaskets. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24288159

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the reach in freezer door in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24288162

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 24288160

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of foam trays on the floor in dry storage, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 24288155

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed solution was 0ppm in 3-compartment sink, employee changed out solution new reading at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

40-06-5

Detail 23979928

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on the shelf in dry storage area with food service items, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23979932

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch on, cook removed. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23979935

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on,

14-11-5

Detail 23979934

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several gaskets in reach in coolers torn at front counter area.

14-69-4

Detail 23979929

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on up in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 23979933

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on a dirty tray on ice machine, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23979925

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris, employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23979931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed grease build up on the hoods.

25-05-4

Detail 23979926

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of ounce cups on the floor in dry storage, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23979924

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind soda boxes soiled. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 23979927

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by back door is in the red.

45-05-4

Detail 23979930

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor and not in its designated location.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23754077

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in the dry storage area soiled. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23754075

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the stand up reach in freezer across from the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23754078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet below the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 23754076

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the bag in box storage rack in the kitchen soiled.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23512149

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with dust build up.

36-01-4

Detail 23512148

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor under the cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 23512147

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the prep reach in freezer.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22514762

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ambient air (50F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes 7ea (49F - Cold Holding); hush puppies mix 3 pans (51F - Cold Holding); green beans 8 pans (50F - Cold Holding); rice 5 pans (49F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (51F - Cold Holding); 15 trays (51F); catfish 11 trays (51F - Cold Holding); salmon 12 tray (51F - Cold Holding); tilapia 2 tray (50F); corn 2trays (50F - Cold Holding); lobster 2packs (50F) ; raw shrimp 1tray (49F); pork 10 packs (50F - Cold Holding); butter 300ea (51F - Cold Holding); daisy sour cream 30 ea (50F - Cold Holding); bacon cheese cups 24 ea (50F - Cold Holding); baked potatoe soup cups 17 serv (52F); soups 3bags (50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake 3 ea (55F - Cold Holding); boxes of captain d sauces (54F - Cold Holding); stuffed crabs 2 trays (52F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22514764

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler frozen up ambient air (50F - Cold Holding); Foods placed in cooler day before or longer - baked potatoes 7ea (49F - Cold Holding); hush puppies mix 3 pans (51F - Cold Holding); green beans 8 pans (50F - Cold Holding); rice 5 pans (49F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (51F - Cold Holding); 15 trays (51F); catfish 11 trays (51F - Cold Holding); salmon 12 tray (51F - Cold Holding); tilapia 2 tray (50F); corn 2trays (50F - Cold Holding); lobster 2packs (50F) ; raw shrimp 1tray (49F) Cole slaw 3 bags 49Fsee stop sale.

13-02-4

Detail 22514763

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with loose hair around face and hair only pulled back in clip.

13-04-4

Detail 22514765

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22265867

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. Handout provided by inspector at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22265868

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on the line with watch. Manager had cook remove watch and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22265866

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with no beard guard.

51-13-4

Detail 22265864

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided by inspector at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22265865

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 21731302

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21731310

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. Inspector supplied handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21731303

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. Inspector supplied handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21731305

Basic - Accumulation of brown slime or water scale substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and self dispenser ice chute.

13-02-4

Detail 21731309

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on line with hair hanging across face to chin level.

36-73-4

Detail 21731311

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and storage areas. Observed accumulation of old food and water in 3 Bay Area and dust and debris in dry storage area, and kitchen with old food debris in grout lines.

33-19-4

Detail 21731312

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 21731308

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed batter laden tongs hung on fire suppression equipment at cookline, batter on suppression equipment and fryer controls and wiring.

51-13-4

Detail 21731307

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector supplied handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21731301

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old syrup or food debris and build up of grey mold like growth under cabinet at self served drink dispenser at dining area.

33-16-4

Detail 21731304

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21731306

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bus pan of food in walk-in freezer with no cover. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 21544392

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker must be installed after the splitter.

14-16-4

Detail 21544393

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed 2 cracked pans at clean dish dry rack

53A-05-6

Detail 21544395

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/

14-11-5

Detail 21544394

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair. Door handle partially broken off at cookline.

10-20-4

Detail 21544391

Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire suppression equipment between uses. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21544396

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

Jun 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 21162236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lobster meat (54F - Cold Holding); batter mix (49F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21162244

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all TCS foods in reach in prep top across from fryer above 41F. Manager states foods were stocked at 10am. See stop sale. cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lobster meat (54F - Cold Holding); batter mix (49F - Cold Holding)

03B-01-6

Detail 21162240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice in sham hot holder at 89F per manager was removed from oven at 1pm. Will reheat to above 165F within 30 minutes then place in alternate position in hot hold to remain above 135F. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21162237

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 stated that GM and Managers are scheduled to take test soon.

53A-05-6

Detail 21162241

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/ Corrected during inspection. GM arrived.

14-11-4

Detail 21162243

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reachin prep top cooler unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. May not use to store TCS foods until able to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Observed bottom bay of warmer at back prep unable to maintain foods at 135F or hotter. May not use this area to hot hold foods unless able to maintain foods at 135F or hotter throughput.

36-22-4

Detail 21162235

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back door water from warewash area overflowing and pooling at back door along wall. manager had floor squeegeed and moped. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21162234

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris observed throughout kitchen and prep areas.

10-01-5

Detail 21162238

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 knife stored with handle in contact with cut lettuce at front reach in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 21162239

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of portion cups stored n floor at back dry storage.

25-06-4

Detail 21162242

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed boxes of Togo containers stored on floor at back wal and in contact with standing water. Box was opened and items were not contaminated. Items were put on shelf and box discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-22-4

Detail 20913172

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at back door. Manager squeegeed up water. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20913168

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in freezer.

14-38-4

Detail 20913170

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 20913169

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of bulk rice on floor manager replaced on rack. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20913173

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Manager moved to rack. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20913171

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, at back prep.

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 16

08B-02-4

Detail 20336942

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice bin not closed. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20336947

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20336946

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned interior. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20336955

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-32-5

Detail 20336954

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-34-5

Detail 20336951

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-03-4

Detail 20336949

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

14-09-4

Detail 20336952

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator flipped cutting board. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 20336948

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed a different head cover on. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 20336945

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles missing on line coolers.

36-73-4

Detail 20336950

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20336953

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Operator removed the item and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-52-4

Detail 20336941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance, outside of food containers not easily cleanable.

33-16-4

Detail 20336944

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20336956

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner, not in running water. Operator removed the item , and placed in Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20336943

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the Three Compartment Sink.