South MS restaurant inspection failures for January-March 2026
The South Mississippi restaurant inspection reports from January to March 2026 reveal common recurring failures among various kitchens. Articles consistently point to issues like inadequate handwashing facilities, repeated critical violations, and multiple failures over time.
A Coast restaurant failed inspection for the fifth time due to unsanitary conditions. This pattern of failure dates back over three years, with critical violations persisting at Sai Kitchen in Gulfport. A Gulfport mobile unit, Capt. Earl’s Seafood, was cited for five critical issues during a February permit inspection. Inspectors scored it a C, marking its first failing grade in over six inspections. Dickeys Barbecue Pit in Gulfport faced a string of failures. It received a C thrice within three weeks due to repeated hygiene issues. Yul’s Place in Biloxi was inspected after a complaint, resulting in its second C since 2020, illustrating consistent non-compliance with health standards. Inspection outcomes typically lead to an A, but these restaurants in South Mississippi highlight frequent lapses.
NO. 1: COAST RESTAURANT FAILS INSPECTION FIFTH TIME BECAUSE OF UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
Two restaurants that failed their inspection this month have failed multiple times in the past few years. | Published January 28, 2026 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
NO. 2: THREE SOUTH MS KITCHENS GET FAILING GRADE. ONE HAD 5 VIOLATIONS
Mississippi Health Department inspects fine dining restaurants, convenience stores and food trucks for cleanliness and safe food handling practices and failed three of them in South Mississippi since Feb. | Published February 14, 2026 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
NO. 3: FOUR SOUTH MS KITCHENS FAIL HEALTH INSPECTIONS IN THREE DAYS FOR SANITARY ISSUES
Mississippi Health Department inspectors arrive at restaurants and kitchens across South Mississippi at least once each year with a checklist. | Published February 20, 2026 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
NO. 4: FOUR SOUTH MS KITCHENS FAIL HEALTH INSPECTIONS. ONE AFTER COMPLAINT, ONE FOR PESTS
Four South Mississippi kitchens failed their health and safety inspections in the first week of March. | Published March 9, 2026 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.