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CAPTAIN FISH & CHICKEN

19747 NW 37 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Operator placed filter back. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken gizzards over raw Shrimp in the reach in cooler, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the front t counter. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad and Cole slaw prepared 3 days ago with no date label.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front counter handwashing sink with no hot water. Hot water valve is turned off.

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on the floor of the kitchen. Observed chicken wings stored in the walk in freezer floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (56F - Cold Holding) placed in the kitchen less than 1 hour ago, as per operator. Item was placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (89F - Hot Holding) less than 1 hour ago, as per operator. Operator reheated chicken wings (173F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad prepared 6 days ago with no date label in the walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661462

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed chicken wings (50F-53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed chicken wings (50F-53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. Observed shrimp (26F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (40F - Cold Holding); tilapia (Frozen) stored inside the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8609532

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling tile by the mop sink.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F, advised operator to open walk in freezer door to let the cold air inside until unit is fixed.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken over marinated raw shrimp stored inside the reach in cooler in front of the fryers. Operator stored properly during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); conch (50F - Cold Holding); tilapia (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Nezam Saleh expired certificate on 4/24/24.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women's bathroom hand drying device not working properly. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the women's bathroom, operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw conch salad at the front counter with no consumer advisory. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369167

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in front of of the cook line.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/23 Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: conch salad and Cole slaw not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days again. Operator place the labels on the containers. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(869 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
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