DAN'S CLAM STAND
2315 N SUNSHINE PATH, Crystal River FL 34428 · 3527959081
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. Four flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying at front of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026035500 | May 5, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 1. Four flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying at front of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box containing raw frozen beef stored on shelf above portions of fully-cooked frozen crab and portions of frozen fruit. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Spray bottle containing surface cleaner stored on prep table at cookline beside hamburger buns. Manager removed the chemical from the table during this inspection. 2. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner on shelf in storage room beside seasonings and above single-use items. Manager removed the glass cleaner from the area during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at both ends of splitter added to spigot above mop sink. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back of building. 3. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection behind dumpster.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Two clam tags with hand-written dates of 4/1 and 4/3 stored above tags with date mark of 4/23, 4/19, and 4/22 on tag spike provided by manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secure beside fence behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of three pans on clean dish rack in back of kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Five pans of frozen fish and shrimp thawing at room temperature in rear prep room. All items are still frozen. The manager moved the items back into a cooler to continue to thaw.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Discarded mattress, freezer, and other appliances stored beside dumpster.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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1 live small flying insects found in kitchen near dishmachine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (97F - Hot Holding) on grill on cook line. Discussed time as a public health control with operator for product and procedure or holding at proper temperature.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dry storage area- can of raid iron shelf - operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Duenas kitchen manager
Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag.
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on shelf in cook line are 2 live flies in box with single use gloves 3 live flies on deli paper in cook line area Operator discarded gloves and deli paper
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Duenas kitchen manager
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on plans next to beverage machine in bar area is a 3 compartment sink. Operator states they will remove 3 compartment sink and replace with stand alone hand wash sink.
Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag.
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on shelf in cook line are 2 live flies in box with single use gloves 3 live flies on deli paper in cook line area Operator discarded gloves and deli paper
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Duenas kitchen manager
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on plans next to beverage machine in bar area is a 3 compartment sink. Operator states they will remove 3 compartment sink and replace with stand alone hand wash 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. Joseph A.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Fry batter, hush puppies and kale
Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In cook line area
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs over onions in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in rear of establishment
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters on half shell in Walk-in-Cooler, tag removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Slicer soiled near top mounted sharper
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Duenas kitchen manager, no CFM
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in rear mop area unlabeled
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. Multiple fish not removed from ROP packaging before thawing
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line without hair restraint
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Green beans in rear prep table next to hand sink, exposed to splash. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in Freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under rear prep table soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in rear storage room
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked French fries with bare hand to add to plate. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patties stored above garlic bread in cooks line cook line. Operator moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle stored above condiment packs and single service items near service window. Operator removed
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Prepped raw oysters on half shell tag removed/not stored with oysters
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled Can opener/blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to make soap/water cleaning bucket
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. Grouper not removed from rop before thawing as stated on packaging
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. Employee cup without lid/cover near microwaves on cooks line. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in prep area Pickle bucket on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in Freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under rear prep table soiled
Reach-in keg/beer cooler in wait station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service soup containers on floor in exterior dry storage shed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature in water in prep area, no running water. Still frozen at time of inspection. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled. -white cutting boards stained
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grey cutting board near steam table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cell phone on shrimp peeler on rear prep table. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cook line equipment -under dry storage shelves
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves/cabinets of rear prep tables -ice machine lid -hood vents
White Reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance interior sides with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.