Shell — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records
Shell operates 9 food establishments across Florida with 192 inspections on record. The pass rate is 88.9%, above the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Shells of Melbourne in Melbourne, shut down October 1, 2025 for fly activity.
Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated April 2026.
Shell: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Shell
88.9%
Pass Rate
88.9%
Florida Average
86.2%
Pass Rate
86.2%
Shell
5
Avg Violations / Inspection
5
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Shell
0
Closures per 100 Locations
0
Florida Average
1.46
Closures per 100 Locations
1.46
Shell: Recent Restaurant Closures (1)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shells of Melbourne | Melbourne | Fly activity |
Shell: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 89 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 86 |
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 80 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 69 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 65 |
Shell: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | City | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Shells of Melbourne | Melbourne | $400 | 4--2025072063 |
| Jan 15, 2019 | Shells of Melbourne | Melbourne | $200 | 4--2018060537 |
Shell: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Other fire safety violation | 1 |
Shell: Notable Locations
Shell: Locations by County
| County | Locations | Avg Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 19 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Pinellas County | 13 | 0.61 | 0 |
| St. Johns County | 7 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Sarasota County | 7 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Broward County | 7 | 0.43 | 0 |
| St. Lucie County | 7 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Leon County | 7 | 0.52 | 0 |
| Palm Beach County | 7 | 0.00 | 0 |