Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach
7081 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Shells of St Pete Beach in Pinellas County has accumulated 222 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated warnings and callbacks, with food contact surfaces, ventilation, and consumer advisory issues being the most frequently cited problems. A spike in December 2023 brought 21 violations in a single inspection, though recent visits in 2025 have shown smaller violation counts.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 16, 2025
Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.15
violations / inspection
6.15 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach last inspected?
- Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach had?
- Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach find?
- Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Shells of St Pete Beach in St Pete Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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