THE SMUGGLERS CAPTAINS TABLE
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 339505325
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw fish over portabello mushrooms at Make Table. Operator placed the portabello mushrooms under asparagus at Make Table.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at bar. Operator placed the vacuum breaker at hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at 2 stalls. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom. Operator placed handwash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ware washing area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths at different Make Tables. Operator placed in the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.