SAM'S HUDSON BEACH BAR

6325 CLARK ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

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7107 CLARK ST

Hudson, FL

6924-28 CLARK ST

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6300 CLARK ST

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6300 CLARK ST

Hudson, FL

6438 CLARK ST

Hudson, FL

6930 CLARK ST

Hudson, FL

14213 OLD DIXIE HWY

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14213 OLD DIXIE HWY

Hudson, FL

9831 HIGHWAY 52

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13824 US 19

Hudson, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 5/8/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Food Inspector #10828090
2025-05-08
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/2/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room near rear of kitchen. Employee stocked. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #10711101
2024-12-02
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/23/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8886619
2024-09-23
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/11/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna no longer frozen thawed in walk-in cooler sealed in package with label indicating the product needed to be removed prior to thawing. See stop sale. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed - 10 small flying insects in kitchen landing on bait box and trash can to the right of the soda bag in the box station. - 5 small flying insects landing on sealed alcohol bottles in open air bar off of kitchen. - 8 small flying insects landing in kitchen landing on food contact surfaces (tin foil, plates, and cutting boards). Operator discarded tin foil and ran plates through dish. - 1 small flying insect dead in simple syrup used to rim glasses in open air bar area off kitchen. Employee discarded. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna no longer frozen thawed in walk-in cooler sealed in package with label indicating the product needed to be removed prior to thawing. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 small flying insect landing in simple syrup container for rimming glasses in open air bar off of kitchen. Employee discarded. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses ( Provolone, Swiss and Cheddar) (48F - Cold Holding) in 4 drawer reach-in cooler underneath flat top grill on cook line at 3:10 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler since 10 AM. See stop sale. - Observed Chopped Egg (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) at 3:20 PM in salad station reach in cooler with two doors and two hooded cooler. Operator stated items had been in cooler since 10 AM. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses ( Provolone, Swiss and Cheddar) (48F - Cold Holding) in 4 drawer reach-in cooler underneath flat top grill on cook line at 3:10 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler since 10 AM. See stop sale. - Observed Chopped Egg (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) at 3:20 PM in salad station reach in cooler with two doors and two hooded cooler. Operator stated items had been in cooler since 10 AM. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dessert area in the wait station. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8872641
2024-09-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 6/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8696212
2024-06-24
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 6/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 9 dead roaches on premises in walk-in freezer/equipment storage room. Operator had employee remove, clean, and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling from bar into kitchen is damaged. Operator states the condensation has damaged the ceiling and they will be fixing it. Operator is working with Contractor. No dripping is visible during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a foul odor in women's restroom and hallway behind back door to kitchen. Plumber came and repaired and odor was no longer observed. Discussed in depth with operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high heat sanitizing dishmachine at 157F. Operator contacted service company for service and has three compartment sink set up with quaternary solution at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese in Pizza Lift Top Reach-In Cooler (44F - Cold Holding) and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese in Pizza Reach-In Cooler (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler for less than 30 minutes. Operator removed items and placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8694773
2024-06-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 6/5/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling from bar into kitchen is damaged. Operator states the condensation has damaged the ceiling and they will be fixing it. Operator is working with Contractor. No dripping is visible during inspection Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No dripping visible **Time Extended**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - Observed server in bar placing lime wedges on side of drink with bare hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure. Employee grabbed tongs. - Observed cook assembling tacos with barehands touching shells that had previous heat applied with no additional heat being applied. Tacos shells were at 103F at time of observing bare hand contact. Inspector discussed with employee. Employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No one cooking at this time **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Observed Mango Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on expo line at 2:30 PM. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Fish - Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses (Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss) (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef - Burgers (53F - Cold Holding);Raw Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish - Cod and Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Calamari (60F - Cold Holding); and Coconut Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Chopped eggs 53F, shredded cheese 47F, in cooler overnight, temperatures not taken this morning **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Mango Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on expo line at 2:30 PM. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Fish - Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses (Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss) (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef - Burgers (53F - Cold Holding);Raw Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish - Cod and Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Calamari (60F - Cold Holding); and Coconut Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Chopped eggs 53F, shredded cheese 47F, see stop sale Nothing in 4 drawer cooler on cook line **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8687545
2024-06-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 6/4/2024

High Priority
7
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling from bar into kitchen is damaged. Operator states the condensation has damaged the ceiling and they will be fixing it. Operator is working with Contractor. No dripping is visible during inspection Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 15 lbs of grouper in walk-in cooler. Fish is no longer frozen. See stop sale. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead roach in open air bar attached to kitchen underneath three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice behind tiki bar is stored next to a dump sink with no splash guard. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a foul odor in women's restroom. Discussed in depth with operator. Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed establishment at time of inspection operating with back door to kitchen held open, two double doors to seating area off wait station/ expo area in front of cook line area held open, 3 windows off pizza prep area open, host stand half door open, and open air bar with windows held open, no door present in between kitchen and open air bar off the kitchen area. No air curtains installed. Fans are present and turned on. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high heat sanitizing dishmachine at 143F. Employees had three compartment sink set up at 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - Observed server in bar placing lime wedges on side of drink with bare hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure. Employee grabbed tongs. - Observed cook assembling tacos with barehands touching shells that had previous heat applied with no additional heat being applied. Tacos shells were at 103F at time of observing bare hand contact. Inspector discussed with employee. Employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 10 small flying insects underneath handwash sink in open air bar attached to kitchen. - 3 small flying insects flying around ice bin and prepared drinks in open air bar attached to the kitchen. - 1 small flying insect inside of not in use island oasis machine in open air bar off kitchen. - 5 small flying insects swarming around open trash can to the right of the walk-in cooler in kitchen. - 6 small flying insects landing on empty food containers in prep area. - 4 small flying insects landing on prep tables. - 4 small flying insects landing on soiled linens basket that was not closed. - 1 small flying insect landing on reach-in cooler cutting board on cook line. - 1 small flying insect landing on sides of food containers on lift top reach-in cooler on cook line closest to the dishmachine. - 3 small flying insects flying on cook line near fryer. Inspector reinforced the importance of eliminating flies in establishment and requested corrective action. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored over ready to eat mango salsa and island sauce in reach-in cooler on expo line. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 lbs of commercially processed fish (grouper) not removed from its original container before being thawed. Instructions on individual packaging. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Observed Mango Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on expo line at 2:30 PM. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Fish - Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses (Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss) (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef - Burgers (53F - Cold Holding);Raw Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish - Cod and Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Calamari (60F - Cold Holding); and Coconut Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Mango Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Chopped Egg (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on expo line at 2:30 PM. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Fish - Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheeses (Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss) (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef - Burgers (53F - Cold Holding);Raw Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. - Observed Raw Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish - Cod and Grouper (52F - Cold Holding); Calamari (60F - Cold Holding); and Coconut Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Temperature has not been taken since 9 AM. Employee started to remove items. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of island oasis machines have a black mold like substance on the inside closest to walk-in cooler off bar area. Employee started to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food Inspector #8684948
2024-06-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 14 total violations (7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 5/29/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling from bar into kitchen is damaged. Operator states the condensation has damaged the ceiling and they will be fixing it. Operator is working with Contractor. No dripping is visible during inspection
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice behind tiki bar is stored next to a dump sink with no splash guard.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with , mold-like substance Interior of island oasis machines have a black mold like substance on the inside.
Food Inspector #8683044
2024-05-29
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 4/3/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed procedure with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8638439
2024-04-03
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 3/22/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in bar area and opened beverage stored on top of dishmachine. Employees moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-47-4:High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap in wait station/dessert prep area. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Coconut Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) ; American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in 4 drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Operator stated items had been in the cooler for less than 4 hours. Employees started to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Some oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed procedure with operator. Warning
Food Inspector #8550877
2024-03-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 11/20/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8550708
2023-11-20
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 11/13/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Housemade Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Housemade Salsa (45F - Cold Holding); Clam Chowder (44F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Wings (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 1:15 PM. Operator stated that the items were below 41F this morning. Operator had employee start to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored next to single service pizza boxes in prep area off of cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab cakes listed on the menu containing only imitation crab. Discussed requirements with operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized. Ice chute in Island Oasis machine in tiki bar area soiled with an accumulation of slime. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8347042
2023-11-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).