DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SAM'S SEAFOOD AND GRILL

Street
Florida, 34207
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783060

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781167

  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: license expired Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889236

  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area above reach in cooler soiled microwave with dried food particles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area Alfredo (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all product had been in the reach in cooler since 2/16/25.educated Person in charge on cold food storage.Person in charge voluntarily discarded all. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area Alfredo (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all product had been in the reach in cooler since 2/16/25.educated Person in charge on cold food storage.Person in charge voluntarily discarded all. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888642

  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780239

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in main kitchen area employee using 2nd compartment of triple sink to wash dishes,rinsing in 3rd compartment and mot sanitizing dishes. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge set up triple sink correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Fryer oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had no deliveries today. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area above reach in cooler soiled microwave with dried food particles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw seafood over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw seafood. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samir and Sam Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-06-4:Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed employee washing dishes in triple sink not sanitizing dishes. Educated Person in charge . Person in charge filled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in back kitchen area unlabeled bottles of chemicals. Person in charge stated it was degreaser and bleach and labeled both bottles accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511127

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a wrist band and watch. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking lot As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen above Reach in cooler microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379113

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in back area of kitchen in dry storage
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking lot As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lester