The Clam Bake
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, The Clam Bake has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.
The pattern that stands out is high Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held, which has been cited three times.
The Clam Bake's latest score of 45 falls below the Fort Myers average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 78F less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon stored over container of ready to eat pretzels. Operator removed container of pretzels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb cans of sauerkraut dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Cook line.
21-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in dining room entrance areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to walk in cooler.
14-69-4
45
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes 63F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes back into walk in cooler. Observed raw grouper 48F less than 4 hours. Operator placed grouper below cooling line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.
36-73-4
67
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with sign operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food (coleslaw) and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in small reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Operator turned don reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice. Observed Baked potatoes 78F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed baked potatoes in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dining. Note: operator has work order in place to repair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath food prep sink in dishwash area.
36-73-4
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw fish stored over ready to eat appetizers. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of precooked turkey and baked potatoes not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw frozen hamburger patties stored over packaged raw clams. Operator placed raw hamburger on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm. Educated operator on importance of priming sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath urinal.
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathrooms of the establishment.
36-64-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Clam Bake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Clam Bake on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Clam Bake?
Across the inspection record, high Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Clam Bake.
How does The Clam Bake compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Clam Bake most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has The Clam Bake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Clam Bake have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Clam Bake means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Clam Bake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Clam Bake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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