How many health inspections has SHELLY'S had?

SHELLY'S has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SHELLY'S ever been shut down?

No, SHELLY'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SHELLY'S?

The most frequently cited violations at SHELLY'S are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

SHELLY'S

14837 N. FLORIDA AVE., Tampa, FL 33613

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KMJ USA INVESTMENTS LLC · License: SEA3916592

SHELLY'S in Tampa, FL has 27 inspections on record with 87 total violations (3.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

87Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 10, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Jan 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jul 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Apr 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 15, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

SHELLY'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SHELLY'S had?: SHELLY'S has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SHELLY'S ever been shut down?: No, SHELLY'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SHELLY'S?: The most frequently cited violations at SHELLY'S are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.

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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.

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