Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill

37 Town Center Loop Unit C8, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach average 94, so Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 beverages on make tables in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on cutting board at salad make table in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust/debris on fan guards and pipe/pipe insulation in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris in bottom of each in cooler behind bar/front counter.

22-16-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk-in cooler flooring in disrepair.

36-10-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both handwashing sinks in kitchen and behind bar with 80F reading. Operator turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in unisex restroom.

36-32-5

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, unisex restroom.

31B-04-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1/2 cambro pan of Gumbo dairy prep date 8/30 and verified by chef that 8/30 was correct date.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 1/2 cambro pan of Gumbo dairy prep date 8/30 and verified by chef that 8/30 was correct date.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over shredded cheese. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator properly secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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