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SHELLS OF ST PETE BEACH

7081 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-826-0729

Last inspected Aug 8, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216247
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in server station under hand sink. Educated on files and manager called pest control to service drains.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 8, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No oyster tags observed for May 2026. Only 3 tags observed. No clams tags observed for May 2026. Only two tags observed. No mussel tags for June and May 2026. Only one tag observed.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed tags must be kept for a minimum of 90 days due to the incubation period of Hepatitis A and must be kept in chronological order (based on last day served) during the callback inspection. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow near double door display cooler. Mixer head heavily soiled with dry food debris. Fryer basket stored inside butter milk wash is heavily soiled with grease build up. White cutting boards stained light yellow stored on racks nearest to walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear plastic pitcher with water and a soiled wiping cloth stored inside hand sink at end of cook line. Items removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Green dish scrubber stored inside hand sink at the end of the cook line. Time Extended
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. Raw shucked oysters on sheet pans stored in double door display cooler next to dry storage.
Intermediate/01C-08-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Half shucked raw oysters on sheet pans without tag stored in display cooler. Discussed tags must remain attached to the sheet trays, until empty during callback inspection. Time Extended
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no proof of approved food safety training program used on Employee Food Safety Certification log or Food Safety Certification test the manager provided. The manager on duty states they are using SafeStaff.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed with manager during initial inspection. Discussed adding approved 3rd party program on the Employee Food Safety Certification log. Time Extended
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Did not observe Blue Solution QA Quaternary sanitizer dispensing through chemical line at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee setting up sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · During initial callback manager and maintenance employee attempted to get the quaternary sanitizer to feed through the chemical line at the three compartment sink. Manager will call service technician to come check the lines and chemical dispenser equipment. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with pink and black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed with manager at initial inspection. Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cold holding pull out drawers heavily soiled with build up of food debris on the cook line.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed cleaning and sanitizer equipment handles. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with grease accumulation, dust throughout the kitchen. Vents soiled with dust through out the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels stored in cold holding pull out drawers on the cook line and in the walk in cooler. Same batch.
Basic/01C-06-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed tags must remain attached to the container in which they were received, until empty during the callback inspection. Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red and clear plastic cups at server wait station.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris throughout the kitchen. Grease and food debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on cook line with soiled standing water. Missing tiles underneath dish machine drain boards causing standing water.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease build up. Exterior of fryers (in between fryers) soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on racks nearest to walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pull out drawers hot holding food items on the cook line. Interior of stand alone single door cooler soiled with dried food debris next to rack storing clean pots and pans.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed cleaning interior of hot holding pullout drawers on the cook line that are heavily soiled with food debris and liquids during initial and callback inspection. Time Extended
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Liquor closet shelves storing liquor bottles. Wooden wall shelf in bar area storing glasses.
Basic/14-06-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bucket of white substance unlabeled in dry storage area next to double door display cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Discussed labeling containers with manager during callback inspection. Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 8, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 29 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing in red baskets stored under expo shelf on cook line. 10 lives flies flying above soda dispenser drip pan in server wait station near dining room/bar area. 1 live fly observed landing on clean white plates in server waitstation near dinning room/bar area. Manager took plate to dish pit to be washed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-02-8/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Approximately: 13 rodent droppings underneath booth seats in dining room. 15 rodent dropping underneath booth seat in dinning room. Areas were cleaned and sanitized during the callback inspection. Time Extended
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 15 rodent droppings observed on top of dish machine. 15 rodent droppings observed underneath storage racks storing clean containers and sheet pans. 30 rodent droppings observed underneath double door display cooler next to dry storage racks storing paper product and can foods, bottled wine vinegar, buttered flavor oil, soy sauce bottle, containers of flour, and other white powered substance. 30 rodent droppings observed underneath counter top oven stored on table underneath dish machine chemicals across from the front end of the cook line. 6 rodent dropping underneath black electric panel across from speed rack storing blue trays of portioned cups of sauces. 3 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath soda machine dispenser in wait station across from dinning room. 2 rodent dropping observed in right corner underneath rack storing wrapped single service silverware, brown to go bags in Togo area/ register in front entrance of establishment. 13 rodent droppings on floor in hallway near liquor storage closet and woman's bathroom. 4 rodent droppings on shelf's storing liquor bottles in closet next to woman's bathroom. 1 rodent droppings on floor in handicap stall. 4 rodent droppings on floor under neath high top table across from bar area. 8 rodent dropping observed under neath rack storing white styrofoam to go container, white Togo cups, packet of paper towels, single utensils wrapped in white napkins, in wait stain nearest to side kitchen door leading to dining room/bar area. 20 rodent droppings underneath table storing red plastic cups, white coffee cups, condiment bottles, salt and pepper bottle, uncovered container of cut lemons in server wait station near dinning room/bar area. 40 rodent droppings on the floor underneath ice bins and cooler at the beginning of the bar in the dinning room. 5 rodent droppings on wooden rack on the wall storing glasses and liquor bottles in the bar.
High priority/35A-04-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Approximately: 13 rodent droppings observed underneath a booth in the dining room. 15 rodent droppings observed underneath a booth in the dining room. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers on cook line: raw shrimp skewers (57 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp skewers (46F - Cold Holding); raw red fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noddles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp and raw scallop mix (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature on outside of pull out drawers above stove burners reading at 53. Ambient temperature on thermometer outside of pull out drawers above grill reading at 43. Food items stored in display cooler next to dry storage: shucked raw oysters (45F - Cold Holding); crab dip (46F - Cold Holding); crab dip (45F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside display cooler reading at 44 degrees. Food items stored in the walk in cooler: raw salmon dated 8/4 (47F - Cold Holding); raw grouper dated 8/5 (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp skewers made Wednesday (49F - Cold Holding); crab cakes made Wednesday (49F - Cold Holding); clam chowder date 8/6 (47 F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · During the callback inspection. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers on cook line: (Right side) raw shrimp skewers (36 F - Cold Holding); raw red fish (37F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (40F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (37F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (36F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding) cut cherry tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (42F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature on outside of pull out drawers above stove burners reading at 41 degrees. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers on cook line: (Left Side) cooked noddles (39F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (41F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp and raw scallop mix (41F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (38F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (41F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature on outside of pull out drawers above stove burners reading at 41 degrees. Time Extended
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No oyster tags observed for May 2026. Only 3 tags observed. No clams tags observed for May 2026. Only two tags observed. No mussel tags for June and May 2026. Only one tag observed.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow near double door display cooler. Mixer head heavily soiled with dry food debris. Fryer basket stored inside butter milk wash is heavily soiled with grease build up. White cutting boards stained light yellow stored on racks nearest to walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear plastic pitcher with water and a soiled wiping cloth stored inside hand sink at end of cook line. Items removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. Raw shucked oysters on sheet pans stored in double door display cooler next to dry storage.
Intermediate/01C-08-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no proof of approved food safety training program used on Employee Food Safety Certification log or Food Safety Certification test the manager provided. The manager on duty states they are using SafeStaff.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Did not observe Blue Solution QA Quaternary sanitizer dispensing through chemical line at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee setting up sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with pink and black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple white styrofoam to go containers observed in white containers storing flour in dry storage area. Items were discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cold holding pull out drawers heavily soiled with build up of food debris on the cook line.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with grease accumulation, dust throughout the kitchen. Vents soiled with dust through out the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels stored in cold holding pull out drawers on the cook line and in the walk in cooler. Same batch.
Basic/01C-06-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed on Yellow sticky trap stored underneath prep table with mixer stored on top next to kitchen back door.
Basic/35A-03-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf next to container of sauce with basting brush at end of cook line. Employee back pack and shoes stored on spreed rack with container of spices, single service portioned cups. Items moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red and clear plastic cups at server wait station.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris throughout the kitchen. Grease and food debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on cook line with soiled standing water. Missing tiles underneath dish machine drain boards causing standing water.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas and ladles stored in clear plastic pitcher with standing water temping at 93 degrees above stove burners on cook line.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease build up. Exterior of fryers (in between fryers) soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on racks nearest to walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pull out drawers hot holding food items on the cook line. Interior of stand alone single door cooler soiled with dried food debris next to rack storing clean pots and pans.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons at server wait station near dinning room/bar area. Multiple food items stored in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Both Quaternary sanitizer
Basic/21-08-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket at end of cook line stored on floor underneath hand sink.
Basic/21-38-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Liquor closet shelves storing liquor bottles. Wooden wall shelf in bar area storing glasses.
Basic/14-06-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bucket of white substance unlabeled in dry storage area next to double door display cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 7, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 29 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
Show 29 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing in red baskets stored under expo shelf on cook line. 10 lives flies flying above soda dispenser drip pan in server wait station near dining room/bar area. 1 live fly observed landing on clean white plates in server waitstation near dinning room/bar area. Manager took plate to dish pit to be washed and sanitized.
High priority/35A-02-8
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 15 rodent droppings observed on top of dish machine. 15 rodent droppings observed underneath storage racks storing clean containers and sheet pans. 30 rodent droppings observed underneath double door display cooler next to dry storage racks storing paper product and can foods, bottled wine vinegar, buttered flavor oil, soy sauce bottle, containers of flour, and other white powered substance. 30 rodent droppings observed underneath counter top oven stored on table underneath dish machine chemicals across from the front end of the cook line. 6 rodent dropping underneath black electric panel across from speed rack storing blue trays of portioned cups of sauces. 3 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath soda machine dispenser in wait station across from dinning room. 2 rodent dropping observed in right corner underneath rack storing wrapped single service silverware, brown to go bags in Togo area/ register in front entrance of establishment. 13 rodent droppings on floor in hallway near liquor storage closet and woman's bathroom. 4 rodent droppings on shelf's storing liquor bottles in closet next to woman's bathroom. 1 rodent droppings on floor in handicap stall. 4 rodent droppings on floor under neath high top table across from bar area. 8 rodent dropping observed under neath rack storing white styrofoam to go container, white Togo cups, packet of paper towels, single utensils wrapped in white napkins, in wait stain nearest to side kitchen door leading to dining room/bar area. 20 rodent droppings underneath table storing red plastic cups, white coffee cups, condiment bottles, salt and pepper bottle, uncovered container of cut lemons in server wait station near dinning room/bar area. 40 rodent droppings on the floor underneath ice bins and cooler at the beginning of the bar in the dinning room. 5 rodent droppings on wooden rack on the wall storing glasses and liquor bottles in the bar.
High priority/35A-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers on cook line: raw shrimp skewers (57 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp skewers (46F - Cold Holding); raw red fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noddles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp and raw scallop mix (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature on outside of pull out drawers above stove burners reading at 53. Ambient temperature on thermometer outside of pull out drawers above grill reading at 43. Food items stored in display cooler next to dry storage: shucked raw oysters (45F - Cold Holding); crab dip (46F - Cold Holding); crab dip (45F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside display cooler reading at 44 degrees. Food items stored in the walk in cooler: raw salmon dated 8/4 (47F - Cold Holding); raw grouper dated 8/5 (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp skewers made Wednesday (49F - Cold Holding); crab cakes made Wednesday (49F - Cold Holding); clam chowder date 8/6 (47 F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No oyster tags observed for May 2026. Only 3 tags observed. No clams tags observed for May 2026. Only two tags observed. No mussel tags for June and May 2026. Only one tag observed.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow near double door display cooler. Mixer head heavily soiled with dry food debris. Fryer basket stored inside butter milk wash is heavily soiled with grease build up. White cutting boards stained light yellow stored on racks nearest to walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear plastic pitcher with water and a soiled wiping cloth stored inside hand sink at end of cook line. Items removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. Raw shucked oysters on sheet pans stored in double door display cooler next to dry storage.
Intermediate/01C-08-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no proof of approved food safety training program used on Employee Food Safety Certification log or Food Safety Certification test the manager provided. The manager on duty states they are using SafeStaff.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Did not observe Blue Solution QA Quaternary sanitizer dispensing through chemical line at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee setting up sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/16-59-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with pink and black mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple white styrofoam to go containers observed in white containers storing flour in dry storage area. Items were discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cold holding pull out drawers heavily soiled with build up of food debris on the cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with grease accumulation, dust throughout the kitchen. Vents soiled with dust through out the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels stored in cold holding pull out drawers on the cook line and in the walk in cooler. Same batch.
Basic/01C-06-5
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed on Yellow sticky trap stored underneath prep table with mixer stored on top next to kitchen back door.
Basic/35A-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf next to container of sauce with basting brush at end of cook line. Employee back pack and shoes stored on spreed rack with container of spices, single service portioned cups. Items moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red and clear plastic cups at server wait station.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris throughout the kitchen. Grease and food debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on cook line with soiled standing water. Missing tiles underneath dish machine drain boards causing standing water.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas and ladles stored in clear plastic pitcher with standing water temping at 93 degrees above stove burners on cook line.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease build up. Exterior of fryers (in between fryers) soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on racks nearest to walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pull out drawers hot holding food items on the cook line. Interior of stand alone single door cooler soiled with dried food debris next to rack storing clean pots and pans.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons at server wait station near dinning room/bar area. Multiple food items stored in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Both Quaternary sanitizer
Basic/21-08-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket at end of cook line stored on floor underneath hand sink.
Basic/21-38-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Liquor closet shelves storing liquor bottles. Wooden wall shelf in bar area storing glasses.
Basic/14-06-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bucket of white substance unlabeled in dry storage area next to double door display cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 47f, ice added to product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. 4 tags in container with 1 current tag in clams on line.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing tags from March, April, May.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled. Exterior of ice bin.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Torn gaskets on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked ice bucket. Item discarded.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on two door reach in on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer and silver chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Crab legs not covered in chest freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled, cutting boards on prep reach in cooler stained,
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned area.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper food trays not inverted on cook line service station. Employee inverted trays.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Crab legs in the walk in freezer not covered. Employee covered crab legs.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of tomato paste and chopped ocean clams on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in server station under hand sink. Educated on files and manager called pest control to service drains.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onion (47F - Cold Holding)employee put onion in reach in cooler for quick chill. Retemped onion 20 minutes later 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream mix in bar area no date mark opened 4-9. Employee dated mix.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep room soiled with food debris, cutting boards on salad prep table stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public. Employee removed cans.
Basic/08B-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled with debris.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for flour handle touching flour. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand wash sign at exterior bar. Provided sign to operator. He displayed.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Basic/21-10-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.

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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice well at bar not covered
High priority/08B-02-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning equipment in hand sink at outside bar
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No one with valid CFM present at beginning of inspection, kitchen manager arrived shortly after. No additional staff employed with valid CFM, discussed requirements with operator
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are photocopies of ServSafe with a completion date of July 2014. No names or dates of birth provided.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters in reach in cooler and walk in
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certificates are photocopies of originals
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles in kitchen
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook lone
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at bar in 61F
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Over drink ice at bar
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Nick rodriguez 5/2/2018 expired
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · No certified manager onsite. Expired Nick S Rodriguez 5-2-2023 observed. Admin Complaint

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