Casual Clam
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
32
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Casual Clam stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Casual Clam's latest score of 32 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0PPM. Manager primed unit and corrected to 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw comminuted beef stored above frozen calamari in standing reach-in freezer in rear storage. Discussed proper storage with manager who relocated beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawn butter (110F - Hot Holding) located sitting on top of steam well, outside of heating element. Manager placed butter onto flattop grill and reheat to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check sanitizer. Evident by dish machine initially testing at 0PPM.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled located next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located between reach-in cooler and dish pit area blocked by trash can. Trash can was removed for access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front bar hand wash sink used to dumping drink waste. Discussed with employee to only use sink for washing hands.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid not labeled at wait station. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar in dry storage area. Cup used to dispense feta cheese in reach-in cooler Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of water used for refilling stock pot stored on floor in from of oven on cookline.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven door soiled with excessive grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located on the Southeast corner of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
32
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shucked oysters stored above fully cook chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler directly across cookline: Manager stated items were made the previous evening 62F - Cole slaw 61F - potato salad 63F - pico 65F - Mac and cheese (dated 9/27)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler directly across cookline: Manager stated items were made the previous evening 62F - Cole slaw 61F - potato salad 63F - pico 65F - Mac and cheese (dated 9/27)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen next to reach-in cooler obstructed by trash bin. Manager relocated trash bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Discussed thermometer calibration and checking temps with manager.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Other employees employee are certified food managers. Employee training missing for: Kerry Holts Victoria Cavallano
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked rice in reach-in cooler not date marked. Manager unsure when item was produced. Voluntarily discarded.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler across from cook-line.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover above cook-line.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cookline and front bar
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution tested at 0PPM. Discussed with manager to utilize test strips to check proper dilution of wiping cloth solution. Manager removed buckets to make new ones. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of white granular substance not marked in working container. Discussed with manager to properly label
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in cooked rice container as scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in coolers soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles above cook line in kitchen. Walls soiled behind cook-line.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on blue drink cups at server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook-line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in center of kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside white reach-in chest freezers, build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cold air curtains in walk-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance. Fans inside walk-in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
17
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw grouper thawed in vacuum packaging. package has directions to remove from packaging to thaw. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over bread in reach in freezer. Employee moved oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not dated with last date used. Employee marking oyster tags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with build up of food debris. Employee cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand sink. Employee removed garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Raw grouper thawed in vacuum packaging. package has directions to remove from packaging to thaw. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oysters in freezer open container. **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw clams over bread in walk in cooler U washed produce over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawed raw shrimp at 47 on cooks line. Manager put a bag of ice on shrimp **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Manager found tag and placed with proper clams on line **Corrected On-Site**
01C-09-5
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. Yellowfin tuna in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
58
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling soiled in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted. Bottom shelves of prep tables next to fat-fryer and warewashing area is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors on cooks line not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All storage shelves in kitchen are soiled. Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Clam bucket used to store cut celery in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Multiple clam buckets on shelf in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not identified on menu as being served raw/undercooked in salad. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not identified on menu as being served raw/undercooked in salad. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling soiled in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted. Bottom shelves of prep tables next to fat-fryer and warewashing area is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors on cooks line not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All storage shelves in kitchen are soiled. Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Clam bucket used to store cut celery in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Multiple clam buckets on shelf in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ace hardware containers are used to store oyster in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:25pm. Operator moved items to freezer. Re temped at 2:15pm a. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); 40f b. pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) 40f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:20pm. One pan of tomatoes were sliced at 8:00am. 47F - Ambient cooling **Warning**
01B-38-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are soiled. Soda machines gun in bar area is soiled with black substance. Can openers used more than 4 hours ago is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not identified on menu as being served raw/undercooked in salad. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Two spray bottles containing toxic blue substance not labeled in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - 6 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. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator discard fish. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as scoop in blue cheese crumbles in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling soiled in warewashing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted. Bottom shelves of prep tables next to fat-fryer and warewashing area is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled in walk-in cooler located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors on cooks line not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil is stored on floor in dry-storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in dirty bucket. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching potato salad in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All storage shelves in kitchen are soiled. Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Clam bucket used to store cut celery in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Multiple clam buckets on shelf in warewashing area. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in warewashing area. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler. Items that are cold holding not covered. a. Cooked crab b. Raw shrimp **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In warewashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
14
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors on cooks line not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not reaching food contact surfaces when operating. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw oysters stored in ace hardware buckets in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside in rear of establishment. Ice machine is secured. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as scoop in diced tomatoes. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors on cooks line not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On/off handles on hand wash sink and paper towel dispenser on cooks line soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cooks line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Two containers of red potatoes b. Pan of crab c. Raw shrimp d. Container of onions Employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
32
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under cooks line Employee removed and cleaned floor **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employees labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under cooks line. 1 dead roach in walk in cooler Employee removed and cleaned floor **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Garlic spread 66 degrees F. Employee placed Double door reach in cooler next to stove: cooked broccoli 45 degrees F. Employee removed second pan **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses, emailed big 6 flyer
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified food manager unable to name the 8 major food allergens
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags have some dates missing
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink of bar used as dump sink evidenced by limes and ice inside of it
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle over half and half creamer in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready-to-eat Mac and cheese in double door reach-in cooler next to stove. Discussed proper food storage
08B-17-4
30
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By handwash sink of cook line
29-34-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gumbo in walk-in cooler dated 12/03 in walk-in cooler should have been used or discarded by 12/09
01B-24-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Beer bottled store in drink ice at the bar **Repeat Violation**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over beer kegs. Raw shrimp beer kegs in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage
08A-11-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gumbo in walk-in cooler dated 12/03 in walk-in cooler should have been used or discarded by 12/09. See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beer bottled store in drink ice at the bar **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: garlic spread 74 degrees F. Employee placed spread in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner not labeled at server's station. Operator labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed big 6 flyer
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last day sold **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Nozzles of soda fountain in server's station area Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In liquor storage room
51-11-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags held in ticket clipper and not with oysters themselves. Discussed proper procedure with operator **Repeat Violation**
01C-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Lifted steel flooring in walk-in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on sides of flat top
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over ready-to-eat gumbo in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casual Clam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casual Clam on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casual Clam?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Casual Clam.
How does Casual Clam compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Casual Clam most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Casual Clam's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casual Clam have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casual Clam means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Casual Clam inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casual Clam is inspected around four times per year on average.
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