Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant

317 S Coastal Hwy, Midway, GA 31320

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited four times.

Among Midway restaurants, the typical score is 91; Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken being cooked to below 165F and placed in metal pan. Employee stated that the chicken was being cooked to use in chicken salad. Corrected on site by placing back on grill and cooking further.

511-6-1.04(5)(a)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed Sliced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cooked macaroni & cheese, cooked broccoli, and sour cream stored in prep top cooler above 41F. TCS items were discarded and unit will not be used until repaired Observed seafood batter stored on cutting board above 41F. I've in ice bath was melted and not touching pan

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods held above 41F on salad bar and sandwich cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of cole slaw prepared on 8/30 were not discarded. Corrected on site by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

May 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed items stored on salad bar above 41F. Employees stated that items were prepped late this morning and early afternoon. Temperatures may be a result of these items not having enough time to cool after being prepped. Ice was placed under TCS foods except for cut cabbage and temperature appeared to decrease. Observed items in prep cooler next to grill held above 41F. Observed seafood batter stored on ice bath on prep cooler above 41F. Ice was completely melted.Ice was replaced and temperature decreased.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed ham & green bean soup held in bain marie type warmer below 135F. There was no water in warmer. Temperature appeared to drop during inspection. Hot water from coffee maker was added to warmer.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant.

How does Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Midway?

Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Midway average of 91.

Has Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Joe's Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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