Shell — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

Shell operates 9 food establishments across Florida with 194 inspections on record. The pass rate is 88.9%, above the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

9Locations
194Inspections
0Closures 2026
88.9%Pass Rate
5Avg Violations

Highest-Violation Locations

LocationCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Shells of Melbourne Melbourne 34 385 1
Shells of St Pete Beach St.pete Beach 28 222 0
Shells of Brandon Tampa 25 162 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 86% Pass Rate 86%
Shell 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Shell 0 Closures per 100 Locations 0
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Locations 1.38

Shell: Recent Restaurant Closures (1)

DateBusinessCityReason
Shells of Melbourne Melbourne Fly activity

Shell: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Shell Bay Hallandale Beach 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Shell Oyster Bar Tallahassee 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Shell: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 72
22 Consumer advisory 66
36 Proper ventilation 65
08 Proper hand/arm washing 52
31 Clean multi-use utensils 51

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

34 inspections 385 violations 1 closures

Shelly's

Tampa · Most Inspected

29 inspections 90 violations

Shells of St Pete Beach

St.pete Beach · Most Inspected

28 inspections 222 violations

Shell Bay

Hallandale Beach · Recently Inspected

6 inspections 17 violations

Shell Oyster Bar

Tallahassee · Recently Inspected

22 inspections 79 violations

Shell Point Village- Palm Grill

Fort Myers · Recently Inspected

19 inspections 68 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 5.66 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 2.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%.
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 2.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. 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 21.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

Shell in Orlando (7 locations)

← All Shell Florida locations

Goldenrod Shell

1801 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807

0 inspections · 0 violations

Corrine Drive Shell

2924 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

0 inspections · 0 violations

Colonial Shell INC

1916 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804

0 inspections · 0 violations

Trail Shell

3839 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32839

0 inspections · 0 violations

Edgewater Shell INC

5051 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32810

0 inspections · 0 violations

Owg Shell

6203 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32835

0 inspections · 0 violations

Vw Obt Shell

12531 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837

0 inspections · 0 violations

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