Clam House in Palmetto
Last inspected:
304 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221Clam 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.
Clam House in Palmetto: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Clam House in Palmetto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
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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 May 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- 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 30 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 May 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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