St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County

SHELLS OF ST PETE BEACH

7081 GULF BLVD, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jun 5, 2026
City
St. Pete Beach
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24610904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 47f, ice added to product. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 24610905

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. 4 tags in container with 1 current tag in clams on line.

01C-02-4

Detail 24610908

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing tags from March, April, May.

22-02-4

Detail 24610909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled. Exterior of ice bin.

22-20-5

Detail 24610906

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 24610907

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24254927

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24254926

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24254928

Basic - Torn gaskets on cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 24254929

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked ice bucket. Item discarded. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23767979

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23767978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 23767980

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on two door reach in on cooks line.

36-73-4

Detail 23767977

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 23767975

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.

14-69-4

Detail 23767974

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer and silver chest freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 23767976

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs not covered in chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23564346

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled, cutting boards on prep reach in cooler stained, Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23564349

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23564350

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking no hair restraint.

22-08-4

Detail 23564347

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23564348

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper food trays not inverted on cook line service station. Employee inverted trays. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23564351

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs in the walk in freezer not covered. Employee covered crab legs. Corrected On-Site

Apr 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 22792114

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of tomato paste and chopped ocean clams on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.

35A-02-6

Detail 22792112

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in server station under hand sink. Educated on files and manager called pest control to service drains.

03A-02-5

Detail 22792117

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onion (47F - Cold Holding)employee put onion in reach in cooler for quick chill. Retemped onion 20 minutes later 41F. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22792118

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream mix in bar area no date mark opened 4-9. Employee dated mix. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22792119

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep room soiled with food debris, cutting boards on salad prep table stained. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22792115

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 22792110

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public. Employee removed cans. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22792109

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22792113

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled with debris.

10-01-5

Detail 22792116

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for flour handle touching flour. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22792120

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line soiled with food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 22792111

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand wash sign at exterior bar. Provided sign to operator. He displayed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22629688

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22629693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22629691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

21-10-4

Detail 22629689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 21

08B-02-4

Detail 22498465

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice well at bar not covered Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22498462

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22498478

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22498468

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22498472

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning equipment in hand sink at outside bar Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22498471

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No one with valid CFM present at beginning of inspection, kitchen manager arrived shortly after. No additional staff employed with valid CFM, discussed requirements with operator Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22498474

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are photocopies of ServSafe with a completion date of July 2014. No names or dates of birth provided. Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 22498479

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters in reach in cooler and walk in Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 22498463

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certificates are photocopies of originals Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22498469

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22498464

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles in kitchen Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22498470

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22498476

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22498466

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook lone Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22498482

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22498475

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at bar in 61F Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22498467

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22498477

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Warning

36-50-4

Detail 22498473

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled Warning

29-17-4

Detail 22498481

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Over drink ice at bar Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22498480

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins not labeled Warning

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 22279393

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Nick rodriguez 5/2/2018 expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: No certified manager onsite. Expired Nick S Rodriguez 5-2-2023 observed. Admin Complaint

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 22093730

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Nick rodriguez 5/2/2018 expired Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22093732

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand sink on cookline Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22093729

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22093733

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22093731

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stored on clean plastic containers on dish storage shelf Warning

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21713386

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Program being used for employee training is not listed in approved list. Operator will find name of specific program they are using. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: No approved program available. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 21713385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21582975

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 48f, chopped lettuce 47f, ice water added to container. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21582974

Intermediate - Program being used for employee training is not listed in approved list. Operator will find name of specific program they are using. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 21582978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 21582979

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Items removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21582973

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line.

14-42-4

Detail 21582976

Basic - Hood filter missing baffles.

25-05-4

Detail 21582977

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service article on floor in outside shed.

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21060390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (47F - Cold Holding) cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding employee has temp log showing temperatures in this am. Employee moved all foods to walk in cooler for quick chill with ice bags and will not use drawers until holding at 41F or below. Retemped items out of temp coming down but not at cold holding temperatures 44-48F. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21060383

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in prep cooler no date mark. Employee discarded milk. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21060384

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles area on drink fountain soiled with mold like debris, mixer soiled with mold like debris, soda guns in inside bar, Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21060381

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in hand sink in prep area. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21060387

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in interior bar area. Employee labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21060382

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of mold like debris. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21060389

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to clean plastic serving trays, employee drink next to bread on cook line. Employees removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21060388

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear buds on prep area next to cooking oil on cook line. Employee removed personal item. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21060386

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21060385

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line shelves soiled with food debris. Warning

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08B-56-4

Detail 20795656

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. During set up , corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20795653

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 20 tags on clip board have no last used date.

22-02-4

Detail 20795657

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.

31A-09-4

Detail 20795655

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand sink on line. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20795654

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 20795660

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 20795658

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and sugar containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20795659

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers on line torn.

31B-04-4

Detail 20795661

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line, dish area, men's room. Corrected On-Site