What is Captain D's's health inspection score?

Captain D's has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Captain D's last inspected?

Captain D's was last inspected on December 18, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Captain D's have?

Captain D's has 76 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Captain D's safe to eat at?

Captain D's has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Captain D's serve?

Captain D's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Captain D's

Name: Captain D's
Address: 5514 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 61

5514 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/18/2023

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American•East Dallas

Ranked #220 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5514 N JIM MILLER RD, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wet wiping cloth on floor under cooler-do not use a towel to dry floor
DAL-2*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
check gasket around wif door
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean equipment-exterior, cabinets

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
bottom shelf under hot holding table shall be repaired remove plastic around microwave
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed one roach in mop sink
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair broken floor tiles in walk in freezer replace damaged hose cover holes/cracks replace wet ceiling tiles
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor behind equipment/fryers, clean floor in walk in freezer, clean ceiling tiles, clean dust from lines

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
rice 49 degrees f

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets, shelves, cabinets inside
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
rusty shelves
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
repair broken gaskets
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed roaches in kitchen
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises needs to be in good repair, cover holes, gaps

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside of ice machine

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
Wipng cloth cannot be used as a support shelve or drying pad
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Establishment shall be in good conditions/wall, floor tiles, 3-compartment sink sealed to the wall
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Ice scoop shall be stored in dry area or avoid contamination
DAL-5*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Clean vent hood
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Provide inspection report availability form
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace non-working RIC
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food sit on floor in WIF
DAL-9* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
Provide RFSM within 45 days
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler certificates must be provided by all employees

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
fish 50.1, rice 50.3 degrees f
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
faucet on mop sink leaks

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
wic damaged, broken gaskets
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair broken floor tiles, repair ceiling tiles, cover holes
DAL-4*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in walk in cooler
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean wall behind wall behind 3 com sink, caulk around sinks, gaskets
DAL-9*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
fix gap at door
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-11* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
provide new food manager certificate new manager

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking faucets on 3 com sink and mop sink

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler certificates expired
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
certificate expired, manager made appointment for Friday 4/16/2021 last warning
DAL-3*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
do not store food under leaking pipe
DAL-4*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent−2
provide floor mats remove card board boxes from the floor
DAL-5*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzles
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-7*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
water pressure at sink in the kitchen
DAL-8*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair leaking pipe in walk in cooler, replace broken gaskets, replace damaged cooler handle
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth in cooler used to absorb water
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor, clean ceiling tiles, clean walls

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
macaroni cheese 115 degrees f
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometers in cooler
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers inside, caulk around sinks
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
employees need food handler cards
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair floor tiles, faucets on mop and 3 com sinks
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
gaskets around cooler doors, door handle on reach in cooler
DAL-10* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
Last Warning obtain rfsm certificate from the city of Dallas

Base deductions−29 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
qua 0 ppm

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
expired rfsm certificate 2018
DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
rusty shelves,
DAL-3*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean vent a hood system
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair ceiling tiles
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY ICE MACHINE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE CARDBOARD IN FREEZER
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY CEILING TILES
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*39 Dry cleaning equipment food contact surfaces only−2
DAL-5*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−16 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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