Shell Bay

501 Diplomat Pkwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625842

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 1 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat lettuce. Operator relocation bottom shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed chemicals stored above clean exit area from dishwashers.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Observed hand wash sink in prep room blocked by glass rack.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Managers had no certification to present to Inspector at time of inspection.

    Basic1

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed two male kitchen staff, no hair restraints.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Manager certification and employee training1