Sting Ray's Seafood

1403 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Sting Ray's Seafood stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

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

The city-wide average for Tybee Island sits at 90, putting Sting Ray's Seafood on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on the wires and cables in food prep areas. Observed build up on electrical sockets. CA: Clean items to be free of debris. RCA: 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)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed bottom drawer of chef drawer base contain food not held at 41F. CA: All food was time marked to dispose of at 6:00pm. RCA: Drawer does not close easily causing a gap. Recommend repairing drawer to create a tight seal.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salad prep cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below (ambient-45F). Observed reach-in cooler in salad prep area not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below (ambient-50). CA: All food product was prepared within the last hour. All product was iced down and moved to working coolers.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed clean wiping cloths throughout the kitchen used to hold in-use utensils. RCA: Wiping cloths shall only be used for wiping.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler in salad prep area not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. All food within was prepped within the hour and stored in a functional cooler overnight. CA: PIC moved all food within to a functioning cooler.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken and moveable tiles in inside restroom near toilet. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be clean, smooth and easily cleanable. All shall remain in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sting Ray's Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sting Ray's Seafood on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sting Ray's Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sting Ray's Seafood.

How does Sting Ray's Seafood compare to other restaurants in Tybee Island?

Sting Ray's Seafood most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tybee Island average of 90.

Has Sting Ray's Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sting Ray's Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sting Ray's Seafood 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 Sting Ray's Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sting Ray's Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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