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SHELLS OF MELBOURNE

Health inspection records show SHELLS OF MELBOURNE in MELBOURNE has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1490 W NEW HAVEN AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536915

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536914

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom and holes in the side. . Causing a sludge residue on pad. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 55-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine, dish area and bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Causing water to lay in the crevices. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shields in dish area has dead insects. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Clogged with heavy build up of grease residue. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Clean washed vegetables in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to clean utensils in the dish room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwaves soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Choppers on the shelf of prep tables heavily soiled with old food debris. Ice machine deflector panel heavily soiled. Soda gun on the south end of bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13534891

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom and holes in the side. . Causing a sludge residue on pad. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 55-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine, dish area and bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Causing water to lay in the crevices. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shields in dish area has dead insects. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled bar mats in the bar. Gaskets soiled on the cook line cooler drawers. Shelving under prep tables soiled. Soda gun holster soiled at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Clogged with heavy build up of grease residue. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls through out kitchen moderately soiled with accumulated grease, or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 15 Live, small flying insects on cook on shelves and dirty equipment. In the server area 7 small flies on boxes In the dish area 5 small flies swarming around dirty dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: 28 in dish washing area. 14 in server area. 7 at electrical panel. 4 near spice racks at end of cook line. 5 at the bar on the side by ice well. 58 total Admin Complaint
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Clean washed vegetables in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to clean utensils in the dish room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In center of cook line and back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwaves soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Choppers on the shelf of prep tables heavily soiled with old food debris. Ice machine deflector panel heavily soiled. Soda gun on the south end of bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536842

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found: 28 in dish washing area. 14 in server area. 7 at electrical panel. 4 near spice racks at end of cook line. 5 at the bar on the side by ice well. 58 total Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938701

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 1 Dead roaches on the floor at the bar.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Hertz blanket to cover clams in walk in cooler found greater
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • 01B-10-4:Basic - Dead clams in bucket and foam container in the walk in cooler. See stop sale.
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom and holes in the side. . Causing a sludge residue on pad.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep tables.
  • 55-01-4:Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine, dish area and bar.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Causing water to lay in the crevices.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Food container cracked on prep area.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Oysters in the upright cooler.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoops,
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs with handles in contact with salad mix.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Light shields in dish area has dead insects.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Soiled bar mats in the bar. Gaskets soiled on the cook line cooler drawers. Shelving under prep tables soiled. Soda gun holster soiled at the bar.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Clogged with heavy build up of grease residue.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Walls through out kitchen moderately soiled with accumulated grease, or dust.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under ice bin at the bar.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dry storage area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of sauces, food containers on the line.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 15 Live, small flying insects on cook on shelves and dirty equipment. In the server area 7 small flies on boxes In the dish area 5 small flies swarming around dirty dishes.
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Clean washed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to clean utensils in the dish room.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over opened bag of cooked crab legs.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico dates 9/23
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pico
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Handling shucked oysters, then task was changed task in prep area. Directed to remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clams in the walk in cooler greater than 41F found at 45F
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In center of cook line and back prep area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Microwaves soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Choppers on the shelf of prep tables heavily soiled with old food debris. Ice machine deflector panel heavily soiled. Soda gun on the south end of bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or soap at hand sink at the bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw mussels. Correct
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Found sign and posted

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709597

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cook line are heavily soiled
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back prep line has drinks above prep table
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler drawers on cookline do not close properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by ice machines
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on salad cooler has black mold like substance build up **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish pit is soiled and no longer cleanable

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760463

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavy grease build up on breading cart table on bottom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. License displayed expired April 1, 2024. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A couple of lids broken on corners. Manager discarded broken lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Heavy yard debris in dumpster area
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Both ice machines have black mold like substance build up around back interior. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knobs on stove are heavily soiled. Gaskets on salad cooler have black mold like substance Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-52-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Cambro containers that hold clean utensils for clams, and cocktail forks, and spoons
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray area for plates, drain underneath leaking
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Electrical outlet above breading station has grease/dirt build up
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by office prep area has build up of dust. Wall by dry storage has glue build up. Wall in dish pit area has black mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Old bay spice, panko, catfish batter and salt not labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato diced soiled Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527437

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/fans soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan in reach in cooler has dust build up.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, license not posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on cookline has small tear.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep sink area is soiled.

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526930

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Unlabeled blackening spice Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), had to get air bubbles out of line. Primed and retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5: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. Undated opened fish dip Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Do not have for employee under 60 days, provided for operator
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish pit room Corrected On-Site