Shells of St Pete Beach
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Shells of St Pete Beach has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for St. Pete Beach sits at 76, putting Shells of St Pete Beach on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Torn gaskets on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked ice bucket. Item discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
82
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on two door reach in on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer and silver chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs not covered in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice well at bar not covered **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning equipment in hand sink at outside bar **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No one with valid CFM present at beginning of inspection, kitchen manager arrived shortly after. No additional staff employed with valid CFM, discussed requirements with operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. All food handler certificates are photocopies of ServSafe with a completion date of July 2014. No names or dates of birth provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters in reach in cooler and walk in **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certificates are photocopies of originals **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles in kitchen **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook lone **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at bar in 61F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Over drink ice at bar **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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/ Observed manager certification for Nick rodriguez 5/2/2018 expired **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand sink on cookline **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 - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stored on clean plastic containers on dish storage shelf **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
67
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shells of St Pete Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shells of St Pete Beach on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shells of St Pete Beach?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shells of St Pete Beach.
How does Shells of St Pete Beach compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Shells of St Pete Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Shells of St Pete Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shells of St Pete Beach have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shells of St Pete Beach 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 St Pete Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shells of St Pete Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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