SHELLS OF MELBOURNE
1490 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-722-1122
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
15 Live, small flying insects on cook on shelves and dirty equipment. In the server area 7 small flies on boxes In the dish area 5 small flies swarming around dirty dishes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025072063 | Oct 1, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2018060537 | Sep 11, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 near dish machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken at bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near stove doesn't stay shut with gasket issues. Microwave missing handle on cook line. Make table top is broken held up with metal piece. Reach in cooler under microwaves missing gasket on the lower right drawer.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under fryers and cook line soiled with grease.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine sent to wash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Can opener blade soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near fryers soiled interior shelves. Reach in freezer shelves soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays stored on floor in back storage room. Operator discarded.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Gloves changed when changing processes without hand washing. Raw meat products were moved with utensils not gloved hands. Raw vegetables were moved with gloved hands.
Live, small flying insects found noted one small fly in back storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar nearest front door soiled. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine has mold like substance on interior of door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license that expired April 2025 displayed by front door.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line near stove torn gasket lower door. Large two door reach in cooler has torn gasket bottom of right door.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Make table on cook line has broken top. Hangs down when opened and using a metal piece to hold open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. HVAC vents on cook line soiled with grease and debris. Make table on cook line has soiled gaskets. Front of fryers and reach in cooler near fryers soiled with grease. Reach in cooler near fryers soiled gaskets. Reach in freezer has soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has food debris on bottom shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both make tables on cook line have rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All near dish machine soiled with debris.
Oct 2, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Clean washed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to clean utensils in the dish room.
Microwaves soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Choppers on the shelf of prep tables heavily soiled with old food debris. Ice machine deflector panel heavily soiled. Soda gun on the south end of bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom and holes in the side.. Causing a sludge residue on pad.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine, dish area and bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Causing water to lay in the crevices.
Light shields in dish area has dead insects.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Clogged with heavy build up of grease residue.
Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at the bar.
Oct 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found: 28 in dish washing area. 14 in server area. 7 at electrical panel. 4 near spice racks at end of cook line. 5 at the bar on the side by ice well. 58 total
Oct 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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15 Live, small flying insects on cook on shelves and dirty equipment. In the server area 7 small flies on boxes In the dish area 5 small flies swarming around dirty dishes.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Clean washed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to clean utensils in the dish room.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In center of cook line and back prep area.
Microwaves soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Choppers on the shelf of prep tables heavily soiled with old food debris. Ice machine deflector panel heavily soiled. Soda gun on the south end of bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom and holes in the side.. Causing a sludge residue on pad.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine, dish area and bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Causing water to lay in the crevices.
Light shields in dish area has dead insects.
Soiled bar mats in the bar. Gaskets soiled on the cook line cooler drawers. Shelving under prep tables soiled. Soda gun holster soiled at the bar.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Clogged with heavy build up of grease residue.
Walls through out kitchen moderately soiled with accumulated grease, or dust.
Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at the bar.
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 36 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate23 Basic
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15 Live, small flying insects on cook on shelves and dirty equipment. In the server area 7 small flies on boxes In the dish area 5 small flies swarming around dirty dishes.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Clean washed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to clean utensils in the dish room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over opened bag of cooked crab legs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico dates 9/23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pico
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Handling shucked oysters, then task was changed task in prep area. Directed to remove gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clams in the walk in cooler greater than 41F found at 45F
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In center of cook line and back prep area.
Microwaves soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Choppers on the shelf of prep tables heavily soiled with old food debris. Ice machine deflector panel heavily soiled. Soda gun on the south end of bar.
No paper towels or soap at hand sink at the bar.
No tag on/for original container of raw mussels. Correct
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Found sign and posted
1 Dead roaches on the floor at the bar.
Cases of food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Hertz blanket to cover clams in walk in cooler found greater
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Dead clams in bucket and foam container in the walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom and holes in the side.. Causing a sludge residue on pad.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep tables.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine, dish area and bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Causing water to lay in the crevices.
Food container cracked on prep area.
Food stored in undrained ice. Oysters in the upright cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoops,
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs with handles in contact with salad mix.
Light shields in dish area has dead insects.
Soiled bar mats in the bar. Gaskets soiled on the cook line cooler drawers. Shelving under prep tables soiled. Soda gun holster soiled at the bar.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Clogged with heavy build up of grease residue.
Walls through out kitchen moderately soiled with accumulated grease, or dust.
Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at the bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of sauces, food containers on the line.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cook line are heavily soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back prep line has drinks above prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler drawers on cookline do not close properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by ice machines
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on salad cooler has black mold like substance build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish pit is soiled and no longer cleanable
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato diced soiled
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavy grease build up on breading cart table on bottom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. License displayed expired April 1, 2024.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A couple of lids broken on corners. Manager discarded broken lids.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Heavy yard debris in dumpster area
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Both ice machines have black mold like substance build up around back interior.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knobs on stove are heavily soiled. Gaskets on salad cooler have black mold like substance
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Cambro containers that hold clean utensils for clams, and cocktail forks, and spoons
Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray area for plates, drain underneath leaking
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in standing water.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Electrical outlet above breading station has grease/dirt build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by office prep area has build up of dust. Wall by dry storage has glue build up. Wall in dish pit area has black mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Old bay spice, panko, catfish batter and salt not labeled.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/fans soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan in reach in cooler has dust build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, license not posted.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on cookline has small tear.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep sink area is soiled.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), had to get air bubbles out of line. Primed and retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened fish dip
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Do not have for employee under 60 days, provided for operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish pit room
Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Unlabeled blackening spice
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.