Red Snapper

501 N Central Ave, Atlanta, GA 30354
Seafood
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Red Snapper has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Red Snapper's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain multiple food items (raw snapper, raw catfish, milk) at a temperature of 41F or below in walk in cooler. (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC discarded food items and advised to have walk in cooler serviced.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed failure to store clean-up kit or procedures in response to an accident occurring in establishment. (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf PIC advised to acquire clean-up kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to store in-use utensils in clean portion of cooking equipment. Observed dirty utensils being stored in sink labeled as vegetable prep sink. (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); PIC removed utensils from sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
74
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food prep table covered in flour even after the PIC was don’t making orders. CA: Advised PIC to clean to sight and touch. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored in WIC without any common name labels. CA: Advised PIC to label items with a common name and no abbreviations. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC’s personal cell phone stored on the prep table in main kitchen while she was preparing food orders. COS: PIC relocated cell phone. Violation Code Reference
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors inside the had old food debris on it. Ca: Advised PIC to sweep and mop floors. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on walls, ceiling s, and equipment. Observed the floors in WIC peeling up. CA: Advised PIC to deep clean the facility and have floors inside WIC replaced to prevent buildup. Violation Code Reference
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several gnats during the time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to have a licensed pest company come to treat the entire facility. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of flour left uncovered. COS: PIC covered food item. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
67
Oct 23, 2024
Initial
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a personal cell phone stored on a prep table at the main kitchen. Contamination shall be prevented during food preparation. Advised PIC to remove cell phone and sanitize the prep table.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to air-dry washed utensils before stacking. Washed utensils shall be air-dried before stacking. Explained the process to the PIC.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed unclean surfaces on almost all non food-contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up in almost all equipment in the facility. Food service facilities shall be cleaned and sanitized. advised PIC that is a legal notice to degrease and deep clean the whole facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerator gaskets in disrepair. Advised PIC to repair cooler gaskets
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed some gnats at the time of inspection. Food Service facilities shall be free of pests. Advised PIC to secure pest control services.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Snapper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Snapper on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Snapper?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Snapper.

How does Red Snapper compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Red Snapper most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Red Snapper's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Snapper have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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