Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
70
Score
Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 88, putting Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing sink at bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall peeling behind white deep freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in deep freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, observed exterior of deep freezer soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
70
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing at the bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee added paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall peeling behind deep deep freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers and hood vents accumulated with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dumpster deodorizer stored next to panko under toaster oven.
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects in the following locations, 1 in the ware washing area and 4 in the food prep area near expo. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw eggs stored over beef steak in walk in cooler.
08A-16-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 50F, ham 50F, coleslaw 48F, shredded cheese 48F, grouper 50F, chicken tender 48F, ground beef patty 48F, in reach in expo, per employee placed 2 hours ago. Employee placed items into walk in cooler and on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date served for the month of April.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in ware washing area.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near warehouse wash area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven, fryers with food debris and or grease accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
33-38-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door cannot close properly. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed excessive boxes, broken wood, old doors, oyster shells in trash area.
33-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with mold like substance in warehouse washing area, walls near fryer with grease accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo and prep table.
12B-07-4
23
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine and cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
70
Dec 9, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid for license. CC 227127026 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink right of ice bin. Manager restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under microwave containing chemicals with no common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor next to office area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed a choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors unsealed in ware washing and food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored next to storage rack in front of stove top, with no label.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack.
How does Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack is inspected around four times per year on average.
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