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SAMS SOUTHERN RESTAURANT

With 3 documented inspections, SAMS SOUTHERN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

1855 N MAIN ST, JACKSONVILLE 32206

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13606739

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13558829

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No change per operator he just received the books in the mail. **Time Extended**

10/24/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13547905

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on Walk in cooler door handle.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top meat cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on bottom of Back door.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dining area front wall.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Black mold like substance on interior of Ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in the walk in cooler. Shelves walk in cooler soiled with black debris. Gaskets soiled with black debris on cooler drawers.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water when not in use.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels stored over corn on the cob in reach in freezer.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired. Warning