SAM'S GYRO AND SEAFOOD
13135 US-301, Dade City FL 33525 · 9413807191
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator written procedures, operator printed.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and clothing stored on top of box of ketchup packets in dry storage in rear of kitchen and shake bottle stored on shelf with cans in same area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef patties stored over cut ready to eat vegetables, person in charge change lay out to comply.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator written procedures, operator printed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee replenished paper towels.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink station drain rack, manager removed scoop from drain rack
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen fish in standing water, operator placed fish in container with cold running water.
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9 2oz containers of tzatziki sauce at 78 degrees more than 4 hours per operator on counter at drive through window. Operator discarded all containers of sauce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed rags from hand sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink at front counter.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator labeled pasta in portion bags in walk in cooler prepared 1-4-26.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed purses from underneath front counter on top of single service items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of utensil container on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed single service containers from floor of dry storage.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at 11:00am a. chicken nuggets (132F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded chicken nuggets.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth on training records.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license and displayed in lobby area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler at front counter. Employee removed phone, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door at front counter.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler door at front counter is soiled with black substance.
Reach-in cooler located on front line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve coffee filters stored on dry-storage shelf not covered. Operator covered items.
Stored food not covered. Chicken breast and French toast sticks not covered in walk-in freezer. Operator covered items.
Walk-in cooler thawing bottom shelve with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to bun toaster. Manager removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cold holding unit next to shelled eggs. Mamager removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by front counter.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hammer on walk in freezer shelf. Manager removed
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.