South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva
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5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva, FL 33924Red Fish Grill at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva has been emergency-closed once, on February 19, 2020 for rodent activity. Across 24 inspections dating from August 2022 to March 2026, the facility accumulated 104 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring: management awareness failures appeared in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 4 inspections, handwashing facility issues in 2 consecutive inspections (September 2025 and the inspection preceding it), and shell stock handling violations in at least 3 inspections spanning from August 2022 through May 2025. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 documented 15 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: February 19, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva: Comparison to Lee County Averages
South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva: Emergency Closure History (1)
South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva last inspected?
- South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva last shut down?
- South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva was last shut down on February 19, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva?
- The most frequently cited violations at South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva had?
- South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva find?
- South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva ever been shut down?
- Yes, South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill in Captiva has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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