SHELLS OF SOUTH TAMPA
202 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime like substance on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board stored on shelf at time of inspection.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crab legs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved legs to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottles on cooks line. Operator labeled bottles for water and oil during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw seafood in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower drawer. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and dish detergent stored on shelf with clean plate ware. Operator moved chemical at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: salmon 50 F, per operator raw salmon was pity in reach in cooler at 4 pm. Time temped 6:20 pm operator put on ice to bring back down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing/damaged tile behind hoods over prep table
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved at salad station Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dish machine. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line soiled with food debris
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at bar missing drain pipe at time of inspection
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.outside/back part of hood soiled with grease
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle on cooks line unlabeled. Operator had employee label during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach on shelf next to clean food containers/pitchers. Operator move bleach at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards soiled
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand wash sink in servers isle during inspection
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 tanks in back room not secured.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server eating in prep room on prep table. Spoke to server and they moved to table in dining room. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charging on soda bibs in prep room. Operator moved phone during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris behind ice machines. Operator had employee clean during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and day dots on clean food containers. Operator moved food containers to dishroom to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes in dishroom then take clean side plates to table. Same server also grabbed togo boxes and brought to table.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup up on soda machine around nozzles.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).