Cape Coral, Lee County

CAPTAIN HOOK'S SUSHI /PHO/THAI

2612 SANTA BARBARA BLVD STE 12-13, Cape Coral, FL 33914

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24325651

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over prepared white rice and papaya salad in glass door reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24325648

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi bar: Masago (69 F - Cold Holding) operator states roe was out of refrigeration about 30 minutes and put food into reach in cooler to cool. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 24325644

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice not time stamped. Per operator rice was prepared at 11:30 and operator time marked rice Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24325650

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser as a mold like build up at soda nozzles.

53B-14-5

Detail 24325649

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giavanna expired on 04-02-2024 This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 24325646

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24325647

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table next to wok table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24325645

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (00ppm) per operator, only soap is being used to "sanitize" tables. Discussed with operator on proper sanitation requirements Corrective Action Taken

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23955256

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator changed sanitizer bucket to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-21-2025 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-06-4

Detail 23955248

High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Stop sale issued for 2 dozen shelled eggs. Operator placed eggs back into reach in cooler after stop sale was explained.

08A-05-6

Detail 23955254

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cucumbers in glass door reach in cooler. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-21-2025 Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23955258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shelled eggs - ambient (81 F - Cold Holding) on front counter next to wok station. Per operator eggs had been removed from refrigeration 4.5 hours prior.

03A-02-5

Detail 23955255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs - ambient (81 F - Cold Holding) on front counter next to wok station. Per operator eggs had been removed from refrigeration 4.5 hours prior.

31A-11-4

Detail 23955250

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 23955251

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/ Two servers and four cooks working with food and no certified food manager is present.

31B-02-4

Detail 23955257

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cooks line hand sink. Operator provided new roll of paper towels Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23955249

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dezmin has no proof of training. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-21-2025 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 23955253

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lucky, In, Southarak and Giavanna all expired on 04-02-2024

12B-07-4

Detail 23955247

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf stored with clean plates above cooks line.

08B-49-4

Detail 23955252

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's left over food stored in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded personal food items. Corrected On-Site

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23577652

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23577656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat rice in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved rice to another cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23577657

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23577653

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23577654

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23577655

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. Warning

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23032968

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Set up 3 compartment sink. The operator changed out sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23032967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator placed ice on raw shrimp and raw scallops. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23032965

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/ Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23032971

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23032970

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23032969

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23032966

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 22520860

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed No sanitizer from dishwashing machine. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 22520862

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22520858

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cook line used to fill container and put dirty dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed container in hand washing sink in back of kitchen. The manager removed container from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22520857

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22520861

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22520859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22497891

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22497896

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22497892

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cook line used to fill container and put dirty dishes.

03F-10-5

Detail 22497893

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as Public Health Control Paperwork for Sushi Rice, Eggs and Sprouts to owner. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22497890

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-11-5

Detail 22497888

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.

10-20-4

Detail 22497894

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22497889

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

36-27-5

Detail 22497895

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22166541

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 in stand up reach-in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 22166536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on raw beef. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22166535

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator washing carrots In hand washing sink in kitchen. Educated operator that hand washing sink was only for washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22166542

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

10-08-5

Detail 22166538

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in sushi bar area.

10-20-4

Detail 22166539

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

29-49-6

Detail 22166540

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in sushi bar.

36-27-5

Detail 22166537

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21682902

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops and raw shrimp over ready to eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved raw shrimp and raw scallops to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21682898

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw squid (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed all raw products on ice. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21682899

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. Emailed manager HR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21682904

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. No Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21682901

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

10-17-4

Detail 21682903

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

29-49-6

Detail 21682900

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-28-4

Detail 21293341

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21293345

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 in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator placed raw beef over raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21293343

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in sushi area blocked by a container.

31B-02-4

Detail 21293342

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 21293348

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

14-11-5

Detail 21293344

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi bar reach-in cooler gaskets torn.

10-20-4

Detail 21293347

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

12B-13-4

Detail 21293346

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 20832072

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20832068

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink across from cook line. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20832070

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/.

03F-10-5

Detail 20832066

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time Public Health Control Paperwork to restaurant email. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20832073

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20832067

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20832069

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on floor in kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 20832065

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20832064

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

12B-13-4

Detail 20832071

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20464840

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager called to have dishwashing machine serviced. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 20464843

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across deep fryer.

12A-03-4

Detail 20464839

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Educated operator on washing hands in designated hand washing sinks. Corrective Action Taken

53B-10-4

Detail 20464842

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

36-37-5

Detail 20464844

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20464845

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.

21-04-4

Detail 20464846

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board sushi bar. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20464841

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