Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee
14 Famu Way, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee has received 21 inspections since 2016 with 77 total violations, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections across multiple years, and food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly. High-priority violations included employee health policy failures on February 21, 2024, and management awareness issues on the same inspection. An administrative complaint was recommended on August 26, 2024 following a high-priority hand washing violation. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with 4 violations, including 1 intermediate violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 1, 2025
Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee had?
- Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee find?
- Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Shell Oyster Bar in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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