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DJ'S CLAM SHACK

Health inspection records show DJ'S CLAM SHACK in KEY WEST has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

629 Duval Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Downtown
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13499280

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940816

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved it immediately Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on the floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at the front ( beverage cooler ).
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363845

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage above prep table.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - 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.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the public restroom used for the employees.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check sanitizer concentration.