Dj's Clam Shack
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Dj's Clam Shack eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical St. Augustine restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can. Person in charge moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in flours. Person in charge removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of reach in cooler. Person in charge moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler and on drawers are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel/not inverted stored in between uses. Ice buckets not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between wall and hand washing sink. Person in charge moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks in cooler. Person in charge moved drinks to walk in cooler and marked them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with blue liquid missing label.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor of kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed second floor freezer chest has build up of ice.
14-69-4
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed raw shucked oysters removed from tub and proportioned for service missing label/lid with information. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge will stored lid with portioned shucked Oysters.
01C-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag n box on floor in kitchen. Observed bottled food stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
90
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cook line (94F - Hot Holding). Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed butter container in direct contact it's cooking surface and turned up temperature to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed lemons. Person in charge moved eggs to shelf above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on prep table (79F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with person in charge. Person in charge placed time stamp on butter and filled out written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in order thrown in ziplock bag. Discussed with person in charge.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last sold date. Discussed with person in charge.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed clams on cook line missing tag. Discussed with person in charge.
01C-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in deep freezer on second floor kitchen. Ice is preventing gaskets from sealing.
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches in drip tray of AC air handler located in bathroom closet. Person in charge cleaned and removed all roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of flip-top cooler on cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on cutting board on cook line. Discussed with employee and employee removed cellphone from food prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers on storage rack with old labels. Discussed with person in charge.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk food containers in prep area not labeled with common names labels. Person in charge added labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
May 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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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 Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dj's Clam Shack?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” 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 St. Augustine?
Dj's Clam Shack most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dj's Clam Shack 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 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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