SHRIMPYS BLUES BISTRO
9524 BLIND PASS RD, Saint Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-575-7222
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens at prep line. 50 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding using ice under pan. Manager discarded cut leafy greens
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021027984 | Apr 28, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2017053309 | Nov 2, 2017 | Feb 6, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2016006705 | Feb 3, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple liquid no label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle for portioning pico.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red slicer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid spray bottles at inside bar not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One prep employee.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, cutting board on prep area stained,
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of microwave has rusted area inside.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of purple liquid in prep area. Employee labeled cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in burger sauce and bowl in rice to portion. Educated and employee removed both added scoops with handles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on shelf over prep table. Employee removed glasses.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Adam at cook line 6 months.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Outside bar small cup dishwasher Chlorine 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens at prep line. 50 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding using ice under pan. Manager discarded cut leafy greens
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front Hand washing sink near prep table manager replaced.
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. Adam at cook line 6 months.
Candy for Employee personal items stored in clean utensils cups at cook line employee took all to clean.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. St inside bar manager secured.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler at cook line above
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, potato slicer soiled with food debris, can opener soiled with food debris build up, soda guns in interior bar and exterior bar soiled with debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato bits on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took drink then to pouring drinks and touching clean glasses. Educated employee and he washed his hands.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. She'll stick tags not dated with last date used.
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/Sain Talley 10-26-2018 expired 10-26-2023 no other manager onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, potato slicer soiled with food debris, can opener soiled with food debris build up, soda guns in interior bar and exterior bar soiled with debris.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomato bits on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods being prepped. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on top of liquor bottles in use and open in interior bar area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line working with foods no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has build up of ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Emailed sign to operator.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pans on dish rack. Employee removed all labels.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar exterior reach in keg cooler has standing water.
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.