The Shrimp Shack

2236 E County Hwy 30-A, Unit 1, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Shrimp Shack has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Oyster tags not marked with last date served” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Santa Rosa Beach restaurant scores 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Trays of raw pre-shucked oysters do not have a proper label. Front counter and kitchen. Manager able to produce corresponding oyster tag.
01C-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beach side bar hand wash sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags dated when shucked . Discussion conducted with manager reference proper dating of ( Shellstock ) oyster tags .
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Beach side bar Sign provided to operator and posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handler pick up debris from floor, placed debris in trash, removed soiled glove and placed clean glove on hand without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bins located in alleyway with accumulation of black mold like substance in interior and interior of lid.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
70
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
82
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shrimp Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shrimp Shack on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Shrimp Shack?

Across the inspection record, “oyster tags not marked with last date served” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Shrimp Shack.

How does The Shrimp Shack compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

The Shrimp Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has The Shrimp Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Shrimp Shack have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Shrimp Shack 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 The Shrimp Shack inspected?

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