Shrimps R US & More
765 3 Ave, Welaka, FL 32193 · Permanent Food Service · License 6400805
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 complaint inspection4 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 23 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic-18
- Administrative complaint on Jul 20, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed four 6.94lb cans of tomato paste with bottoms and tops rusted.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding) pulled for lunch rush and left on counter then placed back in reach in cooler. Discussed using ice to keep cold while on counter during rush. Observed brown gravy (47°F - Cold Holding); house made slaw (44°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47-50°F - Cold Holding); butter (45°F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler for less than four hours per person in charge. Establishment has door to walk-in cooler open for delivery. Person in charge moved product to walk-in freezer too cool. Discussed with person in charge options to keep food at or below 41°F while stocking a delivery.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed one live flying insect in salad nook. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed ortho home defense insecticide on floor in salad nook.
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
Observed triple sink set up outside in open air bar. Discussed with person in charge and bartender. Person in charge drained triple sink. Outside bar has a single rack enclosed sanitizing machine.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall above triple sink and hand washing station in back prep area soiled with dust.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.