SAM'S SEAFOOD AND GRILL
Street
Florida, 34207
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).