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CAPTAIN JACK'S SEAFOOD BUFFET

8208 THOMAS DR, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32408

License #1304735

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98.3 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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CAPTAIN JACK'S SEAFOOD BUFFET in PANAMA CITY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 98.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 3, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 3 total violations — 2 critical, 1 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey dew/ canteloupe fruit mix on buffet 51F, per manager fruit set out approximately 90 minutes prior. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Operator added ice to product.
  • [24-05-4] Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Water pooled inside buckets. Manager had buckets washed and stored inverted.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables. Sanitizer removed from prep tables during inspection.
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CAPTAIN JACK'S SEAFOOD BUFFET has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?

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