Shrimps R Us & More

765 3 Ave, Welaka, FL 32193
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
43
Score
High Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Shrimps R Us & More stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.

Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mushroom on rim. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer 0ppm. Operator added more sanitizer tablets 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over bacon in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up both walk-in freezer and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance in wait station not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from the previous day not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment filter last dated nov 2023. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior bottom soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup near drink machine wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in prep area near ice machine and refrigeration. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outside bar area dishwasher 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler raw eggs stored over crawfish and bacon. Operator organized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dented can of mushroom around rim. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from the previous day not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment filter last dated nov 2023.
29-28-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At outside bar ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline cutting board with dark marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup near drink machine wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on front of equipment handle on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter on cookline soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior bottom soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
14-17-4
29
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar; dish machine at 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observer 4 live roaches under fryers that are not being used towards the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler; ham, turkey, pork, sauerkraut, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Garlic butter 78F cold holding. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; ham, turkey, pork, sauerkraut, cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding) time couldn't be determined. Garlic butter 78F cold holding. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on egg wash. Person in charge time stamped.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose outside by smokers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at several sinks; soap, paper towels and sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Establishment is missing training
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on it. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observer 3 under fryers that are not being used towards the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of macaroni on floor in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from fryer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
26
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Person in charge states submitted Thursday . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At time of follow up inspection operator states new plans submitted. No update on OnBase, spoke with plan review over the phone, no new plans have been reviewed at time of follow up inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: At time of follow up inspection, operator states new plans were submitted on 10/19/2023. No update on OnBase, spoke with plan reviewer over the phone, no new plans have been reviewed. Operator provided email confirming plans had in fact been submitted and reviewed. Plan review provided email address dhr.hqsupport@myfloridalicense.com which was given to operator to forward approved plans. Time extended for 60 days for plans to be updated. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Person in charge states submitted Thursday . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: At time of follow up inspection operator states new plans submitted. No update on OnBase, spoke with plan review over the phone, no new plans have been reviewed at time of follow up inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer not pulling sanitizer when primed. Person in charge set up triple sink to 100ppm during inspection to utilize until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Dishmachine not in use during inspection. Testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge states called Ecolab to service machine. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Person in charge states submitted Thursday . **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer not pulling sanitizer when primed. Person in charge set up triple sink to 100ppm during inspection to utilize until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on electrical outlet behind ice machine during inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on ledge next to ice machine. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In outdoor bar glass reach in cooler ranch at 47F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit to stock. Shelving is lined during inspection, may be impending air flow. Items on top shelf at 42F. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to top shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breakers at triple sink in external room outside of kitchen. Also at hose bibb behind shelving with hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Orange slice in hand wash sink in bar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge utilizes chlorine and quatanery ammonium, unable to provide test strips during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During inspection, observed no mop sink during inspection. Person in charge states are using drain in middle of floor of back room to dispose of mop water. Also, back room has triple sink, hand wash sink, prep table, two cooktops, ice machine, clean dish storage with back door that only has screen on top. Not able to be fully sealed at night. Also, bar has been added to main dining room. Restrooms have been added to establishment. No updated plans available in onbase. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from new restroom at bar.
32-04-4
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. Rop mahi with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid or straw on shelf above prep area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Container of food on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hung from oven handles. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been removed. Used to be located outside of bathroom per plans. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in external room off of kitchen with debris buildup. Fan in beverage walk in cooler with debris buildup. Top of ice machine and dishmachine with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen, person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs at sink in kitchen, in external prep room, new bar area. Person in charge posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
22
Dec 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tests at 0ppm even after priming. Dishmachine at bar tests at 0ppm, retested at 100ppm after priming. Establishment will utilize triple sink with quatanery ammonium until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Not able to license during inspection. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach in cooler in side room off of kitchen . Beets, butter, coleslaw,cheese, cottage cheese 45-47F. In unit overnight per person in charge. Person in charge discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler in side room off of kitchen . Beets, butter, coleslaw, cheese, cottage cheese 45-47F. In unit overnight per person in charge. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb outside outdoor restrooms.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off in womens restroom in dining room. Also, water less than 100F at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge fixed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in multiple hand wash sinks, person in charge removed.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips during inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels and soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added enclosed dishmachine to bar area outside. Bar area can be totally enclosed with food down windows. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unchained CO2 in dry storage shed.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed items wet nesting at clean dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under doors in kitchen. Light visible around front door, back screened door. Also, self closer disconnected from door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk in freezer, also, oil stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge began raising. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between wall and rebar at salad station, knives were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing from right side of dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in main walk in cooler and fan in kitchen with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishware.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under hand wash sink in outdoor bar area.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shrimps R Us & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shrimps R Us & More on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shrimps R Us & More?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shrimps R Us & More.

Has Shrimps R Us & More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shrimps R Us & More have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shrimps R Us & More means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Shrimps R Us & More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shrimps R Us & More is inspected around four times per year on average.