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SAMS SOUTHERN RESTRUANT

Food safety records indicate SAMS SOUTHERN RESTRUANT in SAINT AUGUSTINE has 3 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 3 reports on file

2530 STATE RD 207, SAINT AUGUSTINE 32086

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/14/2026· 2d ago

Visit ID: 13673524

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of food boxes stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and reach in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has build up.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink near steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with dark colored liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

7/31/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13475972

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

7/29/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 11025702

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured. Operator chain in back room. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed while driving by establishment is open and operating after having to walk away from previous licensing inspection due to some corrections being needed. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No handwashing sink near bulk ice machine in back room area. Operator is relocating the ice machine to front area soda machine. Operator must submit and update plans. Warning