CRYSTAL RIVER, Citrus County

DAN'S CLAM STAND

2315 N SUNSHINE PATH, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 High Priority
May 5, 2026
City
CRYSTAL RIVER
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 24557360

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. Four flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying at front of kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 24557356

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box containing raw frozen beef stored on shelf above portions of fully-cooked frozen crab and portions of frozen fruit. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24557352

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Spray bottle containing surface cleaner stored on prep table at cookline beside hamburger buns. Manager removed the chemical from the table during this inspection. 2. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner on shelf in storage room beside seasonings and above single-use items. Manager removed the glass cleaner from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24557358

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at both ends of splitter added to spigot above mop sink. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back of building. 3. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection behind dumpster.

01C-05-4

Detail 24557353

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Two clam tags with hand-written dates of 4/1 and 4/3 stored above tags with date mark of 4/23, 4/19, and 4/22 on tag spike provided by manager.

51-11-4

Detail 24557354

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secure beside fence behind building.

23-03-4

Detail 24557355

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance.

16-46-4

Detail 24557351

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of three pans on clean dish rack in back of kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 24557357

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.

06-01-5

Detail 24557359

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Five pans of frozen fish and shrimp thawing at room temperature in rear prep room. All items are still frozen. The manager moved the items back into a cooler to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site

33-30-4

Detail 24557350

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Discarded mattress, freezer, and other appliances stored beside dumpster.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24221542

High Priority - 1 live small flying insects found in kitchen near dishmachine.

03B-01-6

Detail 24221541

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.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-05-4

Detail 23805940

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dry storage area- can of raid iron shelf - operator removed.

41-17-4

Detail 23805939

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-04-6

Detail 23161063

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

01C-06-5

Detail 23161062

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

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23153330

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

53A-04-6

Detail 23153331

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

31A-04-4

Detail 23153328

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

01C-06-5

Detail 23153329

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

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23144505

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

53A-04-6

Detail 23144510

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

31A-04-4

Detail 23144500

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

11-26-1

Detail 23144502

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

03F-10-5

Detail 23144501

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

01C-06-5

Detail 23144504

Basic - Clams removed from original container, no tag. Clams placed in containers and moved to reach in cooler on cook line without tag. Warning

21-03-4

Detail 23144508

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In cook line area Warning

Mar 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 22713580

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

29-34-4

Detail 22713589

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in rear of establishment

01C-10-4

Detail 22713588

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

22-02-4

Detail 22713590

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

53A-01-7

Detail 22713585

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Duenas kitchen manager, no CFM

41-17-4

Detail 22713586

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in rear mop area unlabeled

06-09-1

Detail 22713584

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

13-03-4

Detail 22713581

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line without hair restraint

08B-36-4

Detail 22713579

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-38-4

Detail 22713582

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

23-03-4

Detail 22713587

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under rear prep table soiled Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22713583

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in rear storage room Repeat Violation

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 22642593

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22642595

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

41-10-4

Detail 22642587

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

01C-10-4

Detail 22642588

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

22-02-4

Detail 22642599

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled Can opener/blade soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 22642594

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to make soap/water cleaning bucket

06-09-1

Detail 22642592

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

12B-12-5

Detail 22642591

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22642590

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

10-08-5

Detail 22642597

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22642596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under rear prep table soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22642589

Basic - Reach-in keg/beer cooler in wait station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 22642598

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service soup containers on floor in exterior dry storage shed

06-01-5

Detail 22642600

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

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 22262659

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

41-27-4

Detail 22262660

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22262661

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled. -white cutting boards stained Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22262656

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-09-4

Detail 22262663

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grey cutting board near steam table

12B-07-4

Detail 22262658

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cell phone on shrimp peeler on rear prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22262665

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind cook line equipment -under dry storage shelves Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22262662

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22262664

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves/cabinets of rear prep tables -ice machine lid -hood vents Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22262657

Basic - White Reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance interior sides with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22043337

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

50-17-3

Detail 22043333

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22043332

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

11-27-4

Detail 22043342

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

22-02-4

Detail 22043343

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

11-26-1

Detail 22043331

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22043330

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

32-12-5

Detail 22043344

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator ordered proper receptacles on Amazon during inspection. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22043339

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

40-06-5

Detail 22043341

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

13-03-4

Detail 22043340

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22043334

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

36-73-4

Detail 22043335

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind equipment on cook line and near dish area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22043336

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22043338

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Sides and tops of deep fryers heavily soiled with grease residue. Warning

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21505503

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. 00ppm chlorine sanitizer informed, operator was informed to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine service rep was called and operator set up sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21505502

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled blue soup spray bottles located above the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21505501

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator had blue plastic containers rewashed, sanitize and air dried. Corrected On-Site