Dan's Clam Stand
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Dan's Clam Stand, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Crystal River facility scores 90, putting Dan's Clam Stand on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - 1 live small flying insects found in kitchen near dishmachine.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (97F - Hot Holding) on grill on cook line. Discussed time as a public health control with operator for product and procedure or holding at proper temperature.
03B-01-6
74
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dry storage area- can of raid iron shelf - operator removed.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Duenas kitchen manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
01C-06-5
86
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on shelf in cook line are 2 live flies in box with single use gloves 3 live flies on deli paper in cook line area Operator discarded gloves and deli paper **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 1 live fly on prep table 3 live flies on lid to reach in cooler 1 live fly under 3 compartment sink 1 live fly in room with POS system off kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on plans next to beverage machine in bar area is a 3 compartment sink. Operator states they will remove 3 compartment sink and replace with stand alone hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Operator states hand wash sink has been ordered **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Duenas kitchen manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
01C-06-5
67
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on shelf in cook line are 2 live flies in box with single use gloves 3 live flies on deli paper in cook line area Operator discarded gloves and deli paper **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Duenas kitchen manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on plans next to beverage machine in bar area is a 3 compartment sink. Operator states they will remove 3 compartment sink and replace with stand alone hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. Joseph A. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Fry batter, hush puppies and kale **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. **Warning**
01C-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In cook line area **Warning**
21-03-4
52
Jul 16, 2024
Disaster Response
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs over onions in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in rear of establishment
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters on half shell in Walk-in-Cooler, tag removed **Repeat Violation**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Slicer soiled near top mounted sharper **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Duenas kitchen manager, no CFM
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in rear mop area unlabeled
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line without hair restraint
13-03-4
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. Multiple fish not removed from ROP packaging before thawing **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Green beans in rear prep table next to hand sink, exposed to splash. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in Freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under rear prep table soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in rear storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
37
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked French fries with bare hand to add to plate. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patties stored above garlic bread in cooks line cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle stored above condiment packs and single service items near service window. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Prepped raw oysters on half shell tag removed/not stored with oysters
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to make soap/water cleaning bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled Can opener/blade soiled
22-02-4
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. Grouper not removed from rop before thawing as stated on packaging
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cup without lid/cover near microwaves on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in prep area Pickle bucket on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Multiple cases of food on floor in Walk-in Freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under rear prep table soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in keg/beer cooler in wait station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service soup containers on floor in exterior dry storage shed
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature in water in prep area, no running water. Still frozen at time of inspection. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator
06-01-5
32
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in dry food storage room. 1 on speed rack in prep area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger meat stored above cooked vegetables in cook reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue and metal shavings. Operator moved to dish area to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator ordered proper receptacles on Amazon during inspection. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on line cook prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker on prep table with buffalo chopper. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in dish area. Operator moved to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind equipment on cook line and near dish area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Sides and tops of deep fryers heavily soiled with grease residue. **Warning**
23-03-4
29
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. New three door reach in salad cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil. Operator movedcooking oil from floor
08B-47-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dan's Clam Stand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dan's Clam Stand on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dan's Clam Stand?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dan's Clam Stand.
How does Dan's Clam Stand compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Dan's Clam Stand most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Dan's Clam Stand's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dan's Clam Stand have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dan's Clam Stand means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dan's Clam Stand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dan's Clam Stand is inspected around four times per year on average.
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