Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar

236 Hwy 98, East Point, FL 32328

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average East Point facility scores 88, putting Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the salad station.

22-02-4

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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking in the dish room area.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and the walk in cooler door handle.

23-03-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in the employee hand sink in the waitress station. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks over the prep area. Observed rack trays in the dish area needs cleaning.

23-03-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Employee clean can opener blade . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food in employee hand sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Clean knifes stored between equipment and wall.

24-14-4

Basic - Hole in or other rust damage to wall in the men's restroom.

36-24-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.,by the ice machine.

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the storage racks in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Basic - Self-closing device on both men's and women's bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup to scoop ice bar station ice bin.

14-01-5

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the kitchen area.

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the reach in freezer.

14-11-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, underneath the dish machine around the electrical outlet and pippin area.

36-24-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen area.

22-16-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

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.

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish area.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case paper towels on the bar area floor.

25-05-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed employee setting up three compartment sink with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade kitchen area l

22-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a box of frozen crab legs not covered inside walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on stove door.

10-20-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils,without a lid kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook engaging in food prep,wearing a watch,

13-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar.

How does Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in East Point?

Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the East Point average of 88.

Has Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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