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SHELBY'S BEACH BAR & GRILL

37 TOWN CENTER LOOP UNIT C8, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 · 850-660-2068

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602305
Grade history
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside hand washing sink at bar area. Operator removed cloth during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water side 80F at triple sink behind bar. Warewashing for bar area taking place in kitchen mechanical dishwasher.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 beverages on make tables in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on cutting board at salad make table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust/debris on fan guards and pipe/pipe insulation in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris in bottom of each in cooler behind bar/front counter.
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk-in cooler flooring in disrepair.
Basic/36-10-4
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored con floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chorizo thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in walk-in cooler during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both handwashing sinks in kitchen and behind bar with 80F reading. Operator turned on hot water during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in unisex restroom.
Basic/36-32-5
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, unisex restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and charger stored on make table.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bread and tomatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards with accumulation of dust.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.