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Shell Oyster Bar

114 E Oakland Ave Unit A, Tallahassee, FL 323014314
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Shell Oyster Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Leroy Milligan expiration date: 10/24/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed deteriorating wood floor inside walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Did not observe wood floor inside walk in cooler sealed. Operator stated he will get in done as soon as possible. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to beef inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken inside reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Leroy Milligan expiration date: 10/24/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl user as scoop stored inside grits.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of oysters, bag of onions and box of grouper stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed deteriorating wood floor inside walk in cooler **Warning**
36-02-5
67
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ketchup stored on the floor near door to kitchen. Owner stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies at 115° less than 4 hours per operator, put under time as a control.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made Saturday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oyster tags on floor of walk-in cooler.
01C-06-5
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Preshucked oysters in reach-in cooler no tags. Tags provided. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-11-4
67
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the kitchen floor not properly stored.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor. Manager removed cooking oil and stored it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
50
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shell Oyster Bar on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shell Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shell Oyster Bar.

How does Shell Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Shell Oyster Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Shell Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shell Oyster Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shell Oyster Bar 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 Shell Oyster Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shell Oyster Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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