DJ'S CLAM SHACK
629 DUVAL STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
29-45-4High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed garbage cans used as containers for breading.n **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs stored above unwashed veggies. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above clams inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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). **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last day of sale. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – 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). **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed flour and breadcrumbs on floor in prep room. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no printed copy. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.