SHELLY'S
14837 N. FLORIDA AVE., Tampa FL 33613 · (813) 713-6108
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw canned biscuits in the reach in cooler. Employee corrected storage.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink being blocked by a strainer. Employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the flip top unit. Employee removed.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the filters on the hood system being soiled with grease build up.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler in the back storage area being soiled with food debris. Manager had an employee clean reach in.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green/black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager had an employee clean the interior.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed three missing floor tiles behind the flip top units on the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee corrected storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood system being soiled with grease build up. Manager stated that someone will be out on Sunday to clean it. Observed black mold like substance in the gasket area to the reach in cooler in the front area. Manager had an employee clean the gasket area.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bag of potatoes stored on top of grease trap in back room.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine.
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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach Behind reachin freezer. Operator discarded. Washed, rinsed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach in hallway. operator discarded. Washed, rinsed and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reaching freezer 3
Ice scoop handle soiled in ice machine on front line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of flour scoop stored in bilk flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Under front counter
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood and hood filters.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and clothing stored on bottom of dry food storage shelf.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter -78f. shelled eggs 52f. Foods were left out at room temperature. Going forward, operator will use time as a public health control for these foods. Emailed Time as a public health control and directions to operator. Food items were cooked and consumed prior to ending inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed french toast and potatoes at the following temperatures. French toast- 80f. cooked potatoes 89f. Foods were left out at room temperature. Going forward, operator will use time as a public health control for these foods. Emailed Time as a public health control and directions to operator. foods reheated and served prior to ending inspection.
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.
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.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on food free table. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing chicken left out at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in sink under running water for proper thawing.
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