SHRIMPS R US & MORE
765 3 AVE, Welaka FL 32193 · 386.559.8800
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on electrical outlet behind ice machine during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022030057 | Apr 22, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four 6.94lb cans of tomato paste with bottoms and tops rusted.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in salad nook. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ortho home defense insecticide on floor in salad nook.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) pulled for lunch rush and left on counter then placed back in reach in cooler. Discussed using ice to keep cold while on counter during rush. Observed brown gravy (47F - Cold Holding); house made slaw (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47-50F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler for less than four hours per person in charge. Establishment has door to walk-in cooler open for delivery. Person in charge moved product to walk-in freezer too cool. Discussed with person in charge options to keep food at or below 41F while stocking a delivery.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above triple sink and hand washing station in back prep area soiled with dust.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed triple sink set up outside in open air bar. Discussed with person in charge and bartender. Person in charge drained triple sink. Outside bar has a single rack enclosed sanitizing machine.
May 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Heavily Dented can of green beans stored on shelf with other for use.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam table In kitchen Mac n cheese (120F - Hot Holding) operator reheated to 165F during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar stations soiled with build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at soda station wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with debris under mats.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer by cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has build up.
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mushroom on rim.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0ppm. Operator added more sanitizer tablets 200ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over bacon in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up both walk-in freezer and reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance in wait station not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
May 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from the previous day not dated.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment filter last dated nov 2023.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup near drink machine wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior bottom soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Outside bar area dishwasher 0ppm.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in prep area near ice machine and refrigeration. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler raw eggs stored over crawfish and bacon. Operator organized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dented can of mushroom around rim. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from the previous day not dated.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment filter last dated nov 2023.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline cutting board with dark marks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup near drink machine wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At outside bar ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on front of equipment handle on cookline. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter on cookline soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior bottom soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Boric Acid pesticide used inside establishment. Along wall of kitchen behind hand wash sink, three compartment sink and dishmachine boric acid pesticide powder present. Multiple spots along kitchen walls and dry storage with boric acid powder on floor. Discussed with operator to not use in/around food prep areas. Operator states will remove and clean.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on the main cook line use bare hands to plate ready to eat club sandwich. Discussed with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line reach in cooler, raw ground beef over ready to eat ham and hotdogs. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef over ready to eat collard greens and green beans. In the walk in freezer raw tuna and raw shrimp commercially packaged over ready to eat prepared in house desserts. Employee rearranged all storage levels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk breading container, plastic container used as scoop. Operator switched with scoop with handle.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach observed by hand wash sink and three compartment sink in exterior covered warewashing/prep area. Employee removed the dead roach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple prep counters with employee beverages stored on food prep spaces.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by dishmachine, clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen reach in freezer has torn door gaskets and ice build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the main cook line, tongs stored on oven door handles. Employees relocated the tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up in microwave closest to exit to the exterior bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gaskets with mold like substance spots.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf by dish machine, clean containers with old stickers attached.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored in cook line food prep counters, employees began removing. Sanitizer bucket on cook line stored on the floor, employee relocated to on top of empty bucket.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 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. At bar; dish machine at 0ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observer 4 live roaches under fryers that are not being used towards the back of the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler; ham, turkey, pork, sauerkraut, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Garlic butter 78F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; ham, turkey, pork, sauerkraut, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) time couldn't be determined. Garlic butter 78F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on egg wash. Person in charge time stamped.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose outside by smokers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at several sinks; soap, paper towels and sign.
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. Establishment is missing training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on it.
Dead roaches on premises. Observer 3 under fryers that are not being used towards the back of the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Case of macaroni on floor in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from fryer. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line. Person in charge emptied water.
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase.
Oct 30, 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase.
Oct 23, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer not pulling sanitizer when primed. Person in charge set up triple sink to 100ppm during inspection to utilize until fixed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase.
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer not pulling sanitizer when primed. Person in charge set up triple sink to 100ppm during inspection to utilize until fixed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on electrical outlet behind ice machine during inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on ledge next to ice machine. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In outdoor bar glass reach in cooler ranch at 47F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit to stock. Shelving is lined during inspection, may be impending air flow. Items on top shelf at 42F. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to top shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breakers at triple sink in external room outside of kitchen. Also at hose bibb behind shelving with hose attached.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Orange slice in hand wash sink in bar. Person in charge removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge utilizes chlorine and quatanery ammonium, unable to provide test strips during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from new restroom at bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Rop mahi with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid or straw on shelf above prep area. Person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Container of food on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge raised.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hung from oven handles. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs at sink in kitchen, in external prep room, new bar area. Person in charge posted during inspection.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed. Used to be located outside of bathroom per plans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in external room off of kitchen with debris buildup. Fan in beverage walk in cooler with debris buildup. Top of ice machine and dishmachine with debris buildup.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen, person in charge raised.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed door in kitchen blocked with shelving for clean dishware by dishmachine.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane cooktop in back room with no hood system, only have ventilation fan, not on during inspection. Strong gas smell observed.
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