CLAM BAKE
16520 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 152, Fort Myers FL 33908
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb cans of sauerkraut dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon stored over container of ready to eat pretzels. Operator removed container of pretzels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 78F less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats in working reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to walk in cooler.
Objectionable odors in dining room entrance areas of the establishment.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Cook line.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes 63F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes back into walk in cooler. Observed raw grouper 48F less than 4 hours. Operator placed grouper below cooling line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed bottles.
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. Provided operator with sign operator posted sign.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food (coleslaw) and rim of the container.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in small reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Operator turned don reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice. Observed Baked potatoes 78F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed baked potatoes in working reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dining. Note: operator has work order in place to repair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath food prep sink in dishwash area.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw fish stored over ready to eat appetizers. Operator switched containers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator completed form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of precooked turkey and baked potatoes not date marked in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obserbucket if sponges stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink only. Operator removed items.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.