Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota
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29 N Blvd of Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota accumulated 119 violations across 22 inspections over nearly a decade, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were frequent and centered on three critical areas: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, shell stock requirements violations (relevant to a seafood establishment) appeared in at least 4 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. An October 2025 routine inspection was particularly severe, citing 18 violations including 3 high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 found 12 violations including 1 high-priority finding and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota last inspected?
- Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota had?
- Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota find?
- Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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).
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