CAPTAINS TAVERN
9621 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331562804
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth napkins used to cover salad topping containers of cut tomatoes, cut cucumbers and shredded carrots. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored over seafood items at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at salad prep area cut tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F – Cold Holding); creamy garlic dressing (51F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (52F – Cold Holding); as per operator items were cut and prepped at 12pm. Observed at oyster station, garlic butter (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour during prep. Operator placed onto ice to cool. Observed at REAR KITCHEN PREP COOLER: cut lettuce (61F – Cold Holding); house made cesar dressing (64F – Cold Holding) as per operator items were prepped and placed about 3.5 hours ago. Observed at WIC 2 cooked rice (62F – Cold Holding); as per operator from the night prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad prep area cut tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F – Cold Holding); creamy garlic dressing (51F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (52F – Cold Holding); as per operator items were cut and prepped at 12pm. Observed at oyster station, garlic butter (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour during prep. Operator placed onto ice to cool. Observed at REAR KITCHEN PREP COOLER: cut lettuce (61F – Cold Holding); house made cesar dressing (64F – Cold Holding) as per operator items were prepped and placed about 3.5 hours ago. Observed at WIC 2 cooked rice (62F – Cold Holding); as per operator from the night prior. Advised operator to remove items and not serve. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand wash sink not hot water. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of diced tomatoes at cook line. As well as in the bin of ice at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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 3 frozen ROP packages of cod not removed from packaging prior to thawing process. Operator removed and cut open packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-01-4Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed none available for temperature dish machine. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door unable to remain closed at oyster station. Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of kitchen walk in cooler raw lobsters cases stored on floor. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored under cutting board at rear prep table. **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in contact with cut tomatoes at salad bar area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rear prep table, knives stored in container of standing water. **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored under cooler unit exposed to splash. Observed in walk in cooler, case of uncovered raw lobsters stored under dripping cooler unit. Operator moved case. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.