Red Sea Restaurant

3500 Ne 12 Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334
African
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
26
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2024, Red Sea Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 11 violations.

Restaurants in Oakland Park average 85, so Red Sea Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
26
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice machine
10-08-5
86
Dec 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Sea Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Sea Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Red Sea Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Red Sea Restaurant most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Red Sea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red Sea Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Red Sea Restaurant 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.