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THE CLAM BAKE

Health inspection records show THE CLAM BAKE in FORT MYERS has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

16520 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 152

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467319

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes 63F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes back into walk in cooler. Observed raw grouper 48F less than 4 hours. Operator placed grouper below cooling line. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917345

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food (coleslaw) and rim of the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with sign operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858499

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dining. Note: operator has work order in place to repair.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath food prep sink in dishwash area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in small reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Operator turned don reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice. Observed Baked potatoes 78F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed baked potatoes in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727027

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw fish stored over ready to eat appetizers. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474711

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of precooked turkey and baked potatoes not date marked in walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348763

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obserbucket if sponges stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink only. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site