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Shrimp Basket

5A Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Shrimp Basket, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Ceiling tile missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Pensacola Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning bins on cook line.
02D-01-5
86
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitation Bucket stored inside hand washing station in kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Inside kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine back storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at Bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
74
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temperatures for the following items inside walk in cooler. All items held over night. Shrimp brisket Grits 63f, red beans 53f, oysters 54f, Cajun cream sauce 57f, milk 54f, cheese 56f, Cole slaw mix 54f, Cole slaw 55f, oysters 55f, shrimp 55f, chicken 55f, potatoes 55f, rice 55f, tomatoes 55f, butter milk 50f, milk 51f, shelled eggs 55f ambient temperatures, ranch 55f, tater sauce 55f, shrimp Etouffee 55f, pasta 55f,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw54/55/51f less than 4hrs on prep table. Temperatures for the following items inside walk in cooler. All items held over night: Shrimp brisket Grits 63f, red beans 53f, oysters 54f, Cajun cream sauce 57f, milk 54f, cheese 56f, Cole slaw mix 54f, Cole slaw 55f, oysters 55f, shrimp 55f, chicken 55f, potatoes 55f, rice 55f, tomatoes 55f, butter milk 50f, milk 51f, shelled eggs 55f ambient temperatures, ranch 55f, tater sauce 55f, shrimp Etouffee 55f, pasta 55f, **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents kitchen.
23-03-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shrimp Basket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shrimp Basket on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shrimp Basket?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shrimp Basket.

How does Shrimp Basket compare to other restaurants in Pensacola Beach?

Shrimp Basket most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola Beach average of 94.

Has Shrimp Basket's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shrimp Basket have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shrimp Basket 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 Shrimp Basket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shrimp Basket is inspected around three times per year on average.

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