Shell — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records
Shell locations fail inspections 22% of the time — below the Florida state average of 14.3%.
Shell operates 9 food establishments across Florida with 201 inspections on record. 1 locations were shut down in the past 12 months. The pass rate is 77.8%, below the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 5.1 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Shells of St Pete Beach in St.pete Beach, shut down August 7, 2026 for rodent, roach & 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 September 2026.
Shell: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Shell
77.8%
Pass Rate
77.8%
Florida Average
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
Shell
5.1
Avg Violations / Inspection
5.1
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Shell
11.11
Closures per 100 Locations
11.11
Florida Average
2.14
Closures per 100 Locations
2.14
Shell: Recent Restaurant Closures (2)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shells of St Pete Beach | St.pete Beach | Rodent, Roach & Fly activity | |
| Shells of Melbourne | Melbourne | Fly activity |
Shell: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shells of St Pete Beach | St.pete Beach | 18 | Emergency Order Callback Complied | |
| Shells of St Pete Beach | St.pete Beach | 29 (3 high) | Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | |
| Shells of St Pete Beach | St.pete Beach | 29 (3 high) | Emergency order recommended | |
| Shelly's | Tampa | 1 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Shell: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 76 |
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 71 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 70 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 55 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 55 |
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 City
| City | Locations | Avg Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 1 | 6.42 | 0 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 3.58 | 0 |
| Ft. Myers | 1 | 2.39 | 0 |
| Hallandale Beach | 1 | 2.83 | 0 |
| Melbourne | 1 | 11.26 | 1 |
| Rockledge | 1 | 3.69 | 0 |
| St.pete Beach | 1 | 9.50 | 1 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 3.59 | 0 |
| Tampa | 1 | 3.03 | 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 77.8% across all Florida locations, which is 7.9 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%.
- How many Shell locations were shut down in Florida this year?
- 1 Shell locations in Florida were shut down by health inspectors in the past 12 months.
- 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?
- Brandon has the most Shell locations in Florida with 1 establishments.
- What was the most recent Shell closure in Florida?
- Shells of St Pete Beach in St.pete Beach was shut down on August 7, 2026 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
- How does Shell compare to the Florida state average?
- Shell has a pass rate of 77.8%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- 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 22.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
Shell in Tallahassee (1 location)
Shell Oyster Bar 79 violations
14 Famu Way, Tallahassee, FL 32301
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