Junior's Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Junior's Seafood has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 12 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Junior's Seafood's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach in cooler on cook line at 47F cold holding, manager closed lid to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 6 bottles of honey for sale a front counter by Karma Acres Honey. Manager could not show that they came from an approved source. Per person in charge reached out to honey operator and is operating under cottage food laws.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 bottles of honey for sale a front counter by Karma Acres Honey. Manager could not show that they came from an approved source. Per person in charge reached out to honey operator and is operating under cottage food laws. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of apple sauce dented at the seam.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line are stained with food residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in handwashing sink in food prep area, observed ice in handwashing sink at kitchen entrance. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All current employees under 60 days but have no proof of being informed of health responsibilities. Manager had some employees review and sign health responsibilities form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in food prep area. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in storage room near frontline counter. Manager placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking from an open container cup in food prep area. Employee removed drink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee items on shelf by single service items in storage area.
40-06-5
30
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 total live flying insects in kitchen not landing on food.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored next to in use strainer on food cart. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico (47F - Cold Holding), stored in 2nd flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Flip top lid was left open and above fill line during lunch rush for approximately 30 mins. Manager place in other reach in cooler. Raw fish (47F - Cold Holding), stored in 1st flip top make table reach in cooler. Flip top lid left open during lunch approximately 30 mins. Manager closed lid and out bags of ice on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 crack raw shell egg in box with other raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
01B-14-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracket on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket. Reach in coolers with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line with crack floor tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers with soiled gaskets Interior of reach in coolers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior both reach in coolers on cook line soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At 2nd make table reach in cooler cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table next to food. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee head phones stored above prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
32
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, fifteen (15) pieces of thawed salmon stored in ROP packages. Salmon discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw whole in tact beef steaks. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen where ice drops.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Yellow wet wiping cloth stored on front counter. Cloth moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles by fryers are cracked/missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line preparing food. Cook placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt and purse stored with single use items near front register. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, fifteen (15) pieces of thawed salmon stored in ROP packages. Salmon discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
50
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the faucet under triple sink where black hose is attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, ten (10) packages of thawed salmon are sealed in reduced oxygen packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw in-tact beef steak). Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler at front counter, sweet potato pie prepared yesterday morning. Pies dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, ten (10) packages of thawed salmon are sealed in reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around bag in box soda rack in kitchen.
36-73-4
47
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23
50-17-3
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over cooler , moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in glass cooler in kitchen. Moved to employee area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper white area of ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen blocked by single door cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both reach in coolers in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
74
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored on rack with breader, moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink near dish washer with clear container stored in handsink , moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Oyster buckets reused to serve cooked rice, removed from service **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 2 door cooler in front of stove
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near grills, moved off floor **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Junior's Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Junior's Seafood on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Junior's Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Junior's Seafood.
How does Junior's Seafood compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
Junior's Seafood most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Callahan average of 72.
Has Junior's Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Junior's Seafood have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Junior's Seafood means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Junior's Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Junior's Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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