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DJ'S CLAM SHACK

19705 GULF BLVD STE A, Indian Shores FL 33785 · 727-474-7407

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218020
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Box of ketchup and soda stored on floor in back store room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 comp sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line.
Basic/21-38-4
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine chute.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with knives behind chest freezer. Wall above three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Sep 23, 2025 · -Sarah McFarlane -No certificates available Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Sep 23, 2025 · No certificates available. Admin Complaint
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder, Coleslaw.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind white chest freezer in prep area.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer. Middle prep area.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on floor in back storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and lobster meat thawing at room temp not under running water.
Basic/06-01-5
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Milk wash batter 80f, more ice added.
High priority/03C-01-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink.
Basic/12B-07-4

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.