Clam House in Palmetto

Last inspected:

304 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Overview

Clam House in Palmetto has accumulated 174 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit, about 48 percent above the Manatee County average of 4.05. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve proper sewage disposal, clean multi-use utensils, and protected outer openings. In the past three months, inspectors issued two warnings for elevated violation counts, with the November 2025 inspection documenting 14 violations including two high-priority findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
174Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Clam House in Palmetto: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Clam House in Palmetto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 9 inspections39 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Clam House in Palmetto: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clam House in Palmetto last inspected?
Clam House in Palmetto was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Clam House in Palmetto?
The most frequently cited violations at Clam House in Palmetto are: Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Clam House in Palmetto had?
Clam House in Palmetto has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Clam House in Palmetto find?
Clam House in Palmetto was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Clam House in Palmetto ever been shut down?
No, Clam House in Palmetto has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.

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