How many health inspections has CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ had?

CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ ever been shut down?

No, CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ?

The most frequently cited violations at CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ

5862 N OCEANSHORE BLVD, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Flagler County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ LLC · License: SEA2800760

CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ in Palm Coast, FL has 26 inspections on record with 88 total violations (3.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

88Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 27, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Jan 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

Nov 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Flagler County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ had?: CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ ever been shut down?: No, CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ?: The most frequently cited violations at CAPTAINS BAIT TACKLE & BBQ are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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