SAM'S GYROS & SEAFOOF
3501 34TH ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 7274376426
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. (2) live flies observed inside establishment: (1) live fly observed at front counter (1) live fly observed at dish pit Discussed and educated operator on preventative measures and to dispatch vermin as discovered, followed by cleaning and sanitizing g the area. Call made to Supervisor LDW regarding findings.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating selling food to the public. License expired 2-1-2026.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to eat food. Raw chicken stored above pickles in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated chicken for safe storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw mussels stored above ready-to eat frozen fried foods in reach-in freezer next to fryer. Manager relocated items for safe storage
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) raw fish 57 (55F - Cold Holding) Manager rapidly chilled both items by submerging items into ice and transferring into a pan held on ice. New temperatures documented as follow: raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding) raw fish 57 (41F - Cold Holding)
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink. Employee provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce and tomato in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink located on top of prep table across from fryers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor inside walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager elevated pickles using a metal pan
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in reach-in freezer next to fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef, not commercially packaged, stored above open French fries in reach-in freezer. Discussed with owner who relocated items.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves after cooking at fryer with raw proteins and begin to retrieve ice. Stopped employee and discussed with manager to change gloves and wash hands as needed when switching tasks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in center of kitchen taken at 1:10PM. raw comminuted beef (51F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) cut tomato (55F - Cold Holding) tzatziki sauce (51F - Cold Holding) Items were placed into the freezer. Retemps taken at 2:35PM raw comminuted beef (43F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (39F - Cold Holding) cut tomato (39F - Cold Holding) tzatziki sauce (43F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. To-go container filled with commercially processed cheese not date marked. Container of milk under reach-in cooler not date marked after opening.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know proper cold holding temperature. When asked what corrected cold holding temperature is required, employee stated 55F. Educated employee on cold holding at 41F and below. Employee has received food handler training.
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. Discussed with operator to review previous education packet provided during last licensing to locate a procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Not cleaned as often as needed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside handwash sink located in restroom. Employee provided towels during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator logged into DBPR website and verified ownership.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones on prep table. Items removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans stored above 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer not keeping all items frozen. Items are being held cold.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water and debris. Standing water on floor in front of ice machine. Grease accumulation observed under fryers on cook-line.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk-in freezer raw chicken stored on floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator stated he has poster available but has not hung one up.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease located on hood filters at fryers for seafood and chicken.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler in center of kitchen soiled.
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes and cooked corn inside walk-in cooler stored uncovered.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Wiping cloth observed stored with bleach and soap. Operator dumped solution and made new wiping cloth solution.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing above reach-in cooler next to South window.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open bags of Raw chicken and fish over open bag of fries in reach in freezer in front area. Employee removed fish and chicken to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time stamp 9:40-1:40 exceeded on cut tomato (67F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Time stamp 9:40-1:40 exceeded on cut tomato (67F - Cold Holding).
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. Educated and provided protocol to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda fountain soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to fill cup. Educated employee on hand sinks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on cooler sticky.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to clean single service.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light bulbs in food prep and cook line area not shielded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on freezer in front counter area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer shelves soiled in front counter area. Employee cleaning area.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to soda machine by drive through window. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at dispenser in restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler door soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in kitchen area of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt stored in shaker near fat-fryer not labeled.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee stored cleaning spray bottle properly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed personal items from food storage racks
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler
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.