DJ'S CLAM SHACK
629 DUVAL STREET, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-0102
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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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 garlic butter at 80 F left at the counter for 1 hr. Employee moved the butter to inside the cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed garbage cans used as containers for breading.n
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last day of sale.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler across cook line with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: cabbage slaw (57F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (55F - Cold Holding); conch batter (53F - Cold Holding).
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Food stored on floor. Observed flour and breadcrumbs on floor in prep room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed garbage cans used as containers for breading.n
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs stored above unwashed veggies.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above clams inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler across cook line with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: cabbage slaw (57F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (55F - Cold Holding); conch batter (53F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under triple sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last day of sale.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler across cook line with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: cabbage slaw (57F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (55F - Cold Holding); conch batter (53F - Cold Holding).
Food stored on floor. Observed flour and breadcrumbs on floor in prep room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no printed copy.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above raw potatoes in the walk-in cooler Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter at 80 F left at the counter for 1 hr. Employee moved the butter to inside the cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing backflow preventers on water connections. Hoses were connected at the time of the inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved it immediately
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at the front ( beverage cooler ).
Aug 15, 2023Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow preventer on hose connection. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage above prep table.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ketchup and tortilla boxes stored less than 6 inches off of the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the public restroom used for the employees.
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.