Shells of Brandon

115 E Brandon Blvd, Tampa, FL 33511

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Shells of Brandon has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Shells of Brandon is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain.

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on the floor in storage area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator adjusted quat supply, replaced sanitizer solution throughout kitchen, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into hand sink on far end of cook line

31A-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Ammonium test kit. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled with debris at bar. Manager cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For Quaternary Ammonium test strips

16-36-4

Basic - 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. Observed Mahi packs thawing in walk in cooler, manager cut bags as product was still frozen **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2024

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Server cutting board

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods in walk in cooler. Discussed proper segregation

08B-49-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At three compartment sink

36-22-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Observed approximately 40 raw shelled oysters with no tag in walk-in cooler **Warning**

01C-09-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 bags of calamari stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee place in proper area **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calimari thawing in standing water Corrected-observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed exposed railings in dry storage

36-37-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler across from walk-in cooler

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shells of Brandon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shells of Brandon on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shells of Brandon?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shells of Brandon.

How does Shells of Brandon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Shells of Brandon most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Shells of Brandon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shells of Brandon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shells of Brandon 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 Shells of Brandon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shells of Brandon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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