Shell — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

Shell operates 9 food establishments across Florida with 197 inspections on record. The pass rate is 88.9%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Shells of Melbourne in Melbourne, shut down October 1, 2025 for fly activity.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Shells of Melbourne in Melbourne on February 2, 2026.

Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated July 2026.

9Locations
197Inspections
0Closures 2026
88.9%Pass Rate
5Avg Violations

Highest-Violation Locations

LocationCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Shells of Melbourne Melbourne 35 394 1
Shells of St Pete Beach St.pete Beach 29 228 0
Shells of Brandon Tampa 26 167 0
Shelly's Tampa 29 90 0
Shell Oyster Bar Tallahassee 22 79 0

Shell: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Shell 88.9% Pass Rate 88.9%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
Shell 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Shell 0 Closures per 100 Locations 0
Florida Average 1.33 Closures per 100 Locations 1.33

Shell: Recent Restaurant Closures (1)

DateBusinessCityReason
Shells of Melbourne Melbourne Fly activity

Shell: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 73
22 Consumer advisory 68
36 Proper ventilation 67
08 Proper hand/arm washing 52
31 Clean multi-use utensils 52

Shell: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

2Actions on Record
$600Total Fines
$300Avg Fine
$400Largest Fine
1Locations Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessCityFineCase
Feb 2, 2026 Shells of Melbourne Melbourne $400 4--2025072063
Jan 15, 2019 Shells of Melbourne Melbourne $200 4--2018060537

Shell: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations
1Locations Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 1

Shell: Notable Locations

Shells of Melbourne

Melbourne · Most Closures

35 inspections 394 violations 1 closures

Shells of St Pete Beach

St.pete Beach · Most Inspected

29 inspections 228 violations

Shelly's

Tampa · Most Inspected

29 inspections 90 violations

Shells of Brandon

Tampa · Recently Inspected

26 inspections 167 violations

Shell: Locations by City

CityLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Miami 16 0.00 0
Tampa 9 1.06 0
Orlando 7 0.00 0
Tallahassee 7 0.51 0
Port St Lucie 6 0.00 0
Bradenton 4 0.00 0
Hialeah 4 0.00 0
Jacksonville 4 0.00 0
Fort Lauderdale 3 0.00 0
Fort Pierce 3 0.00 0
Ocala 3 0.00 0
Avon Park 2 0.00 0
Coconut Creek 2 0.00 0
Cutler Bay 2 0.00 0
Deerfield Beach 2 0.00 0
Fort Myers 2 1.79 0
Jupiter 2 0.00 0
Key West 2 0.00 0
Melbourne 2 5.63 1
Miami Gardens 2 0.00 0
Naples 2 0.00 0
New Port Richey 2 0.00 0
Palm Beach Gardens 2 0.00 0
Palmetto 2 0.00 0
Pensacola 2 0.00 0
Saint Augustine 2 0.00 0
St. Petersburg 2 0.00 0
Tamarac 2 0.00 0
Venice 2 0.00 0
West Palm Beach 2 0.00 0

Shell: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Shell locations are in Florida?
Shell has 9 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is Shell's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
Shell has a pass rate of 88.9% across all Florida locations, which is 3.1 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%.
What are the most common health violations at Shell in Florida?
The most frequently cited violations at Shell locations in Florida are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
Which Florida city has the most Shell locations?
Miami has the most Shell locations in Florida with 16 establishments.
What was the most recent Shell closure in Florida?
Shells of Melbourne in Melbourne was shut down on October 1, 2025 for fly activity.
How does Shell compare to the Florida state average?
Shell has a pass rate of 88.9%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How much in fines has Shell been assessed in Florida?
Shell locations in Florida have been assessed $600 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $300 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations has Shell had in Florida?
1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 Shell locations in Florida. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
How often are Shell locations inspected in Florida?
Shell locations in Florida have an average of 21.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

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0 inspections · 0 violations

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6427 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

0 inspections · 0 violations

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