SHELL OYSTER BAR
14 FAMU WAY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · (850)224-9919
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and a box of oysters stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Leroy Milligan expiration date: 10/24/2024
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed deteriorating wood floor inside walk in cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to beef inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken inside reach in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Leroy Milligan expiration date: 10/24/2024
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl user as scoop stored inside grits.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of oysters, bag of onions and box of grouper stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed deteriorating wood floor inside walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
Food stored on floor. Observed ketchup stored on the floor near door to kitchen. Owner stored properly during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 114 E OAKLAND AVE UNIT A, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies at 115° less than 4 hours per operator, put under time as a control.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made Saturday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oyster tags on floor of walk-in cooler.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Preshucked oysters in reach-in cooler no tags. Tags provided.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 114 E OAKLAND AVE UNIT A, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor. Manager removed cooking oil and stored it correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the kitchen floor not properly stored.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 114 E OAKLAND AVE UNIT A, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.
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.