CAPTAINS TAVERN

Name: CAPTAINS TAVERN
Address: 9621 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 331562804, US
Rating: 57.8

9621 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 331562804

License #2303388

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57.8 Grade F / 100

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CAPTAINS TAVERN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 90 total violations — 12 critical, 10 major, 68 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 6, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 17 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed multiple sources cream containers used to hold conch batter.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in fridge and freezer combo in kitchen area.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed in prep area above employee restroom.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash and prep area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food and dish shelves.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most walk in coolers.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in walk in cooler where linguine is held.
[14-74-7] 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 in kitchen area next to rice cooker with ambient temp of 72F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: coleslaw (70F - Cold Holding); spinach (70F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen area with ambient temp if 57F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chimmichurri (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding).

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed multiple sources cream containers used to hold conch batter.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food and dish shelves.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in sushi bar. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in walk in cooler where linguine is held.
[21-19-4] Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed on oven door handles. Operator removed during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area next to rice cooker with ambient temp of 72F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: coleslaw (70F - Cold Holding); spinach (70F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen area with ambient temp if 57F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chimmichurri (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding).
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area next to rice cooker with ambient temp of 72F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: coleslaw (70F - Cold Holding); spinach (70F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen area with ambient temp if 57F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chimmichurri (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding).
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed with metal rim in reach in cooler against wall in kitchen.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked eel and shrimp in freezer in storage area outside of sushi counter.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in fridge and freezer combo in kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most walk in coolers.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray stored on same rack with chocolate and caramel. Operator removed sprays.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed in prep area above employee restroom.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash and prep area.
[14-74-7] 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 in kitchen area next to rice cooker with ambient temp of 72F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: coleslaw (70F - Cold Holding); spinach (70F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen area with ambient temp if 57F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chimmichurri (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding).

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. Observed soiled hood system.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks face up in dry storage bin.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers washed and reused for other food items.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled knife magnets.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles with water damage.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above employee bathroom, observed in storage area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of Gorgonzola cheese.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and coolers.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Dessert cooler: key lime pie (56F - Cold Holding); banana créme pie (49F - Cold Holding); créme br\00C3\00BBlée (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Dessert cooler: key lime pie (56F - Cold Holding); banana créme pie (49F - Cold Holding); créme br\00C3\00BBlée (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
[14-74-7] 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 in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding).
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents in kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked banana and cheese in reach in across warewash. Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between prep table and wall. Operator removed on site.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. Observed soiled hood system.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks face up in dry storage bin.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers washed and reused for other food items.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled knife magnets.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and coolers.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Dessert cooler: key lime pie (56F - Cold Holding); banana créme pie (49F - Cold Holding); créme brÃ»lée (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in reach in next to microwaves: bearnaise (44-45F - Cooling); cooked tomato relish (51F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked whole potato (51F - Cooling); cooked potato skins (45F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the night before.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Dessert cooler: key lime pie (56F - Cold Holding); banana créme pie (49F - Cold Holding); créme brÃ»lée (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sushi bar microwave soiled.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above employee bathroom, observed in storage area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents in kitchen.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of Gorgonzola cheese.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw burgers. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles with water damage.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in next to microwaves: bearnaise (44-45F - Cooling); cooked tomato relish (51F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked whole potato (51F - Cooling); cooked potato skins (45F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the night before.
[14-74-7] 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 in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding).

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