Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CAPTAIN HIRAM'S

1606 INDIAN RIVER DR · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 329581610

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3717806
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13756299
DBPR license4100626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found three in kitchen.

#11High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Used wiping cloth to wipe gloves instead of changing and servers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20lbs of yellowfin tuna thawed in vacuum packaging.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melon cooler; cut honey dew (50F – Cold Holding); cut melon (50F – Cold Holding) rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At sand bar hose. At dish machine main kitchen.

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Three tags from June not dated.

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with debris at upper track. ** corrected on site** 2 soda nozzles at sand bar soiled.

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server line hand wash sink used to rinse coffee filter holder. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and smoke salmon on menu with no reminder that sends viewers to consumer advisory.

#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. Paul started yesterday hadn't signed, provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink front kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For butter on prep line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Tiffany room soiled with mold like substance.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-1

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. 20 lbs of yellow fin tuna thawed while under vacuum. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair reach in cooler in pantry.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean bins on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cold room walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front kitchen doors dogged open, when closed doesn't seal.

#9Basic21-27-4

Basic – Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Dishwasher wiping clean bins with cloth. Educated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.