THE CLAM HOUSE

Name: THE CLAM HOUSE
Address: 304 7TH ST W, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, US
Rating: 84.3

304 7TH ST W, PALMETTO, FL 34221

License #5102687

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84.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE CLAM HOUSE in PALMETTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 2 critical, 14 major, 18 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 15, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified on the menu.
[23-03-4] Shelf under grill still soiled.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash sink next to the ice machines.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloth not stored in the sanitizer solution. Employee placed the towels in the sanitizer.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for the sushi rice on time as a public health control. Emailed the form to the owner, owner printed and fill out the form before the end of the inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Owner placed the items on a shelf.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No shell tags for in shell fresh clams.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All the cutting boards for the establishment.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine and sanitizer buckets.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the grill and above the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
[27-11-4] No running water at mop sink.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb in the walk in cooler.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash sink next to the ice machines.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Owner removed and sanitized the ice scoop and placed them in a pan on the ice machine.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified on the menu.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for the sushi rice on time as a public health control. Emailed the form to the owner, owner printed and fill out the form before the end of the inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over beef steak in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the ground beef below the beef steak.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloth not stored in the sanitizer solution. Employee placed the towels in the sanitizer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup. Cleaning scheduled for 8/28.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen sink. Owner replaced.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on flip top cooler. Owner labeled.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed no written plans onsite.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear outside storage chest freezer.
[53B-05-5] 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. Observed all food handler training expired.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two food preparation employees wearing bracelets. Employees removed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slimy substance interior of ice machine. Owner cleaned and sanitized.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards grooved. Owner threw out.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints on. Employees put hats on.

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