Dj's Clam Shack
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
86
Score
Dj's Clam Shack has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing backflow preventers on water connections. Hoses were connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter at 80 F left at the counter for 1 hr . Employee moved the butter to inside the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above raw potatoes in the walk-in cooler Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved it immediately **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection . Hose was connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at the front ( beverage cooler ).
23-03-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet pans stacked on storage racked with visible moisture.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler by front counter soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) observed gasket on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimps under griddle in kitchen. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing scoop at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container under prep table inside prep area kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under counter in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dj's Clam Shack?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dj's Clam Shack.
How does Dj's Clam Shack compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Dj's Clam Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
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 four 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 two times per year on average.
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