[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 21 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine health inspection at Street Brothers Seafood on September 21. The restaurant received a score of 76 after inspectors documented 12 health code violations.
The violations included improper food storage, grease buildup, sanitation issues, and fly activity.
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Street Brothers Seafood
When: September 21, 2026
Where: 540 Paragon Mills Rd, Nashville, TN 37211
Score: 76
Street Brothers Seafood serves crawfish boils and Asian-inspired dishes alongside oysters, lobster, and crab. According to the report, inspectors found the following violations:
- The inspection report cited a risk of cross-contamination after raw chicken, beef, and pork were stored in ziploc bags inside the same container in a grill cooler. The staff discarded the 5lbs of food.
- A container of raw crabs was also found stored above a container of limes inside a walk-in cooler. The employees were trained and instructed to relocate the items to proper vertical storage.
- The inside panelling of the ice machine was dirty and had brown substances. The Person in Charge was advised to properly rinse and sanitize the inside of the ice machine.
- A basket of frozen clams was being thawed outside at an ambient temperature. Another basket of frozen clams was being thawed out on top of the grease trap.
- The report also stated that the facility had no thermometers available in both chest freezers in the dry storage room and in the outside Polarking mobile unit.
- An unlabeled white bulk container with brown powdery substance inside was also found during the inspection.
- The report noted fly activity in the kitchen area. Wet wiping cloths were found on the prep surfaces.
- The PIC could not provide the correct sanitizer test strips to check the quaternary ammonium that the restaurant uses for sanitizing.
- The microwave in the first prep area was dirty, and excessive grease buildup was found on the hood filters above the grills on the cookline.
A detailed inspection report is available online for more information.
Follow-Up Inspection
Due to its unsanitary condition, the restaurant received a low score following the inspection. The restaurant is required to correct all the violations before requesting a reinspection. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify compliance.
