Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CAPTAIN CRAB

2329 US W HIGHWAY 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3723523
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13762016
DBPR license2200748

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over corn in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item located in walk-in cooler:crab (46F – Cold Holding) item thawed in sink for longer than necessary. Item moved to walk in freezer.

#14High Priority03F-01-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Corn on cooks line at room temperature just placed there but did not update time label.

#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink at end of splitter.

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake opened over 24 hours ago no date.

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke Zero soda nozzle soiled with food debris.

#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

#19Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee certificates. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cart in server area, operator stated item in bleach.

Basic 11

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above clean utensils by dish area. Phone on table by portioned condiments.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic cups at server area with water droplets in cups.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on front line.

#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On soiled metal shelf on top of ice machine.

#6Basic10-20-4

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

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 74F by rice cooker.

#8Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf on cooks line not sealed.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food build up. Hood vents soiled with grease on cooks line.

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of table paper and to go containers covers on floor in side storage room.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in prep area no labels.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.