DAN'S CLAM STAND
South Arrowhead Drive
Florida, 34446
Citrus County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 1 live fly on prep table 3 live flies on lid to reach in cooler 1 live fly under 3 compartment sink 1 live fly in room with POS system off kitchen Admin Complaint
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Operator states hand wash sink has been ordered **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. Warning
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In cook line area Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line without hair restraint
- 08B-36-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in Freezer Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under rear prep table soiled Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in rear storage room Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs over onions in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in rear of establishment
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters on half shell in Walk-in-Cooler, tag removed Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Slicer soiled near top mounted sharper Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Duenas kitchen manager, no CFM
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in rear mop area unlabeled
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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
- 12B-12-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under rear prep table soiled
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in keg/beer cooler in wait station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service soup containers on floor in exterior dry storage shed
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle stored above condiment packs and single service items near service window. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled Can opener/blade soiled
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to make soap/water cleaning bucket
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grey cutting board near steam table
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cook line equipment -under dry storage shelves Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves/cabinets of rear prep tables -ice machine lid -hood vents Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - White Reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance interior sides with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled. -white cutting boards stained Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).