Shells of Brandon in Tampa
Last inspected:
115 E Brandon Blvd, Tampa, FL 33511Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Shells of Brandon in Tampa has recorded 25 inspections and 162 total violations since 2022, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—more than 25 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have included handwashing facility deficiencies (cited in 2023), employee health policy violations (2023), proper cooking temperature failures (cited in five separate inspections between 2023 and 2025), shell stock requirement violations (cited three times between 2023 and 2024), and allergen awareness failures (cited in 2023 and 2026). The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 documented six basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shells of Brandon in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Shells of Brandon in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 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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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Shells of Brandon in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shells of Brandon in Tampa last inspected?
- Shells of Brandon in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Shells of Brandon in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shells of Brandon in Tampa are: Time as control, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Shells of Brandon in Tampa had?
- Shells of Brandon in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shells of Brandon in Tampa find?
- Shells of Brandon in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shells of Brandon in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Shells of Brandon in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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).
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