South Seas Island Resort in Captiva
Last inspected:
5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva, FL 33924South Seas Island Resort in Captiva has been inspected 13 times since January 2020, accumulating 43 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 identified a sharp increase in violations, with 12 findings including multiple high-priority citations for improper hand and arm washing and improper cooking temperatures. Hand washing violations appeared in 4 of the past 5 inspections, indicating a recurring training or compliance gap. The October 2025 inspection was completed with no further action, but the escalating violation count in recent months warrants attention to food handling practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
South Seas Island Resort in Captiva: Comparison to Lee County Averages
South Seas Island Resort in Captiva: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
South Seas Island Resort in Captiva: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was South Seas Island Resort in Captiva last inspected?
- South Seas Island Resort in Captiva was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva?
- The most frequently cited violations at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has South Seas Island Resort in Captiva had?
- South Seas Island Resort in Captiva has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of South Seas Island Resort in Captiva find?
- South Seas Island Resort in Captiva was most recently inspected on October 16, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has South Seas Island Resort in Captiva ever been shut down?
- No, South Seas Island Resort in Captiva has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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