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DJ'S CLAM SHACK

629 DUVAL STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740765
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779267
DBPR license5428105

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#7High Priority29-45-4

High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**

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#8High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed garbage cans used as containers for breading.n **Warning**

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#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs stored above unwashed veggies. **Warning**

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#10High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

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#11High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

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#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last day of sale. **Warning**

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#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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**

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#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed flour and breadcrumbs on floor in prep room. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**

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#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no printed copy. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.