Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point
Last inspected:
2980 Ne 31 Ave, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point has been inspected 18 times since 2016, accumulating 51 violations—approximately 2.8 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on May 14, 2015 for roach activity and received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show recurring hand-washing violations (cited in October 2025 and June 2023), chemical storage violations (appearing in February 2026, June 2023, and earlier inspections), and employee health policy violations (June 2023). The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 documented 9 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: May 14, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 13:33:00 |
Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015022454 | $400.00 | May 14, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point last inspected?
- Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point last shut down?
- Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point was last shut down on May 14, 2015 for roach 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 Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point had?
- Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point find?
- Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point been fined?
- Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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