Dj's Clam Shack

19705 Gulf Blvd Ste A, Indian Shores, FL 33785

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dj's Clam Shack has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Indian Shores restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine chute.

22-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with knives behind chest freezer. Wall above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: -Sarah McFarlane -No certificates available **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: No certificates available. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder, Coleslaw.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind white chest freezer in prep area.

36-27-5

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer. Middle prep area.

14-69-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on floor in back storage area.

25-05-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

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 - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and lobster meat thawing at room temp not under running water.

06-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over garlic butter in walk in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk wash Batter 75f, This items needs to held in an ice bath or a refrigerator at 41f, or less. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk wash 78f, on cooks line.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on grill 102f, item moved to hot end of grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute for self service soda machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.

13-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dj's Clam Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dj's Clam Shack on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dj's Clam Shack?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dj's Clam Shack.

How does Dj's Clam Shack compare to other restaurants in Indian Shores?

Dj's Clam Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Indian Shores average of 87.

Has Dj's Clam Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dj's Clam Shack have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dj's Clam Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dj's Clam Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dj's Clam Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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