Key West, Monroe County

DJ'S CLAM SHACK

629 DUVAL STREET, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 24344073

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

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 24185289

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

53A-01-7

Detail 24185287

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

16-37-1

Detail 24185288

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 23972755

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23972754

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

29-34-4

Detail 23972756

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23972757

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved it immediately Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23972758

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23623615

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23623613

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil on the floor.

21-04-4

Detail 23623614

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 23623612

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at the front ( beverage cooler ).

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 22203124

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow preventer on hose connection. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.

16-37-1

Detail 22203122

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check sanitizer concentration.

12B-07-4

Detail 22203121

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage above prep table.

08B-47-4

Detail 22203125

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ketchup and tortilla boxes stored less than 6 inches off of the floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 22203123

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the public restroom used for the employees.

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 21970798

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

24-08-4

Detail 21970799

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet pans stacked on storage racked with visible moisture.

23-03-4

Detail 21970800

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

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21738295

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

29-34-4

Detail 21738294

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand wash sink in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 21738293

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing scoop at hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21738298

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21738297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21738292

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21738296

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

Jun 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

51-16-7

Detail 21153012

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed cases of water and single serve items on shelf stored outside behind walk in cooler. This area is not fully enclosed. Observed shed by the back of the establishment with single serve items inside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. At the time of the callback inspection observed single serve items and cases of water stored inside shed that is located by the back of the establishment and shed is not in actual plans. Admin Complaint

12B-01-4

Detail 21153014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink on top of prep table in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: At the time of the callback inspection observed employee drink on top of prep table in the kitchen area. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21153011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table cooler gasket torn in. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: At the time of the callback inspection observed make table cooler gasket torn in. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21153010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: At the time of the callback inspection observed cases of water stored inside shed on the floor. Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 21153013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of water stored outside on shelf located behind the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: At the time of the callback inspection observed cases of water stored inside shed that is located in the back of the establishment. Admin Complaint

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21021925

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw conch fillet above cooked hotdogs stored inside standing white freezer located at the prep area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21021920

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 21021918

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed cases of water and single serve items on shelf stored outside behind walk in cooler. This area is not fully enclosed. Observed shed by the back of the establishment with single serve items inside.

12B-01-4

Detail 21021915

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink on top of prep table in the kitchen area.

14-11-4

Detail 21021919

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table cooler gasket torn in.

08B-38-4

Detail 21021922

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on kitchen floor.

08B-42-4

Detail 21021924

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of water stored outside on shelf located behind the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21021917

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21021921

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gasket soiled located in the back prep area. Repeat Violation

25-11-5

Detail 21021916

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed cases of to go containers and napkins stored outside on shelf located behind the walk in cooler and outside shed with open door. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21021923

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by the 3 compartment sink in the back prep area.

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-42-4

Detail 20542429

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Bottles of water outside on shelf - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: At the time of the callback inspection observed case of water stored outside on shelf by the back of the establishment. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20542428

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service cups stored outside on shelving. improperly stored. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: At the time of the callback inspection observed single service items stored outside on shelf by the back of the establishment. Time Extended

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 20363955

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20363961

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food items (celery) in handwash sink Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20363954

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

27-16-4

Detail 20363957

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water heater was not lit. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 20363956

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In prep area next to new handwash sink relocated food to another area of counter space. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 20363958

Basic - Food stored outside. Bottles of water outside on shelf

23-03-4

Detail 20363959

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Ice machine , leaves in door frame

25-05-4

Detail 20363960

Basic - Single-service cups stored outside on shelving. improperly stored.