SHELLS OF ST PETE BEACH
7081 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice well at bar not covered **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning equipment in hand sink at outside bar **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Oysters in reach in cooler and walk in **Warning**
53B-09-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook lone **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at bar in 61F **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled **Warning**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Over drink ice at bar **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins not labeled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.