FORT MYERS, Lee County

THE CLAM BAKE

16520 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 152, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
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.

Mar 16, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24442287

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb cans of sauerkraut dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24442293

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon stored over container of ready to eat pretzels. Operator removed container of pretzels. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24442289

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 78F less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats in working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24442288

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24442290

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 24442292

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24442294

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to walk in cooler.

36-64-5

Detail 24442295

Basic - Objectionable odors in dining room entrance areas of the establishment.

21-11-4

Detail 24442291

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Cook line.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24125642

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes 63F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes back into walk in cooler. Observed raw grouper 48F less than 4 hours. Operator placed grouper below cooling line. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 24125643

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 24125640

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24125641

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23887001

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed bottles. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-5

Detail 23887002

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with sign operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23887004

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

10-20-4

Detail 23887005

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23887003

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food (coleslaw) and rim of the container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23333218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in small reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Operator turned don reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice. Observed Baked potatoes 78F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed baked potatoes in working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23333220

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23333221

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dining. Note: operator has work order in place to repair.

36-34-5

Detail 23333222

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 23333219

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath food prep sink in dishwash area.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23059349

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw fish stored over ready to eat appetizers. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23059351

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23059350

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22516961

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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22516962

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of precooked turkey and baked potatoes not date marked in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 22516963

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

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22206631

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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22206630

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obserbucket if sponges stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink only. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22206628

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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22206627

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers at cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22206632

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance.

12B-13-4

Detail 22206629

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 21674160

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored by clean food equipment. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21674162

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21674161

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21674163

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21329006

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm. Educated operator on importance of priming sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 21329001

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw frozen hamburger patties stored over packaged raw clams. Operator placed raw hamburger on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21329004

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-64-5

Detail 21329002

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathrooms of the establishment.

36-27-5

Detail 21329003

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.

29-11-4

Detail 21329005

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath urinal.

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 20864979

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored by single-service food items. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 20864981

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 97 fl oz can of evaporated milk dented. Can separated to returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

22-41-4

Detail 20864980

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20864983

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20864982

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior roof of microwave nearest soda syrup boxes have accumulation of soil residues.

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

12A-03-4

Detail 20515524

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using food prep sink to wash hands. Educated employee. Employee switched to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site