CLAM HOUSE
304 7TH ST W, Palmetto FL 34221 · 9414477033
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes at sauté station at 69F. Owner stated tomatoes had only been out one hour. Placed tomatoes in reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified on the menu.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for the sushi rice on time as a public health control. Emailed the form to the owner, owner printed and fill out the form before the end of the inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash sink next to the ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the grill and above the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloth not stored in the sanitizer solution. Employee placed the towels in the sanitizer.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over beef steak in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the ground beef below the beef steak.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb in the walk in cooler.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No shell tags for in shell fresh clams.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified on the menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine and sanitizer buckets.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No running water at mop sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for the sushi rice on time as a public health control. Emailed the form to the owner, owner printed and fill out the form before the end of the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All the cutting boards for the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Owner placed the items on a shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Owner removed and sanitized the ice scoop and placed them in a pan on the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash sink next to the ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the grill and above the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloth not stored in the sanitizer solution. Employee placed the towels in the sanitizer.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards grooved. Owner threw out.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear outside storage chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup. Cleaning scheduled for 8/28.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen sink. Owner replaced.
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. Observed no written plans onsite.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on flip top cooler. Owner labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slimy substance interior of ice machine. Owner cleaned and sanitized.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards grooved. Owner threw out.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two food preparation employees wearing bracelets. Employees removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints on. Employees put hats on.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear outside storage chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup. Cleaning scheduled for 8/28.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a hand wash sink missing in the walk in cooler where fish prep is conducted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a cutting board in the bar hand sink. Owner instructed the employee on proper usage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over seasoning and clean dishes at the server station. Operator moved the drinks.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pickles and dressing in a reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinsing a knife and rinsing carrots in kitchen hand wash sinks. Operator instructed his employees on the sinks proper use.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for their dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the ware-washing hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the cook line and warewashing hand wash sinks. Operator placed soap at one of the sinks.
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. Observed three employees with expired food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple containers of dry food product. Operator removed some bowls.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the standing kitchen reach in cooler not labeled or separated.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen hand-sink. Owner placed towels at sink.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed small unlabeled spray bottle at dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in flour and sugar bins. Owner removed bowls.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawing salmon with no slit in packages. Owner slit bags.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees drinking from open containers. Manager threw out.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in large chest freezer.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection 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. Observed cut tomatoes at sauté station at 69F. Owner stated tomatoes had only been out one hour. Placed tomatoes in reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed clam tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking on clam tags.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs hanging on ansul system. Owner removed.
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.