SAM'S PIZZA AND SUBS
18213 HIGH SPRINGS MAIN ST, High Springs FL 32643 · 386.454.5151
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding) item in front counter reach in cooler, the thermometer says around 41F, operator moved cheesecake to walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of hand sanitizer above ziplock plastic bags on shelf in outside storage barn.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee certificates expired 1/2026.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Bags of deli meat labeled with portion date then frozen, no date on food when item was thawed and placed in cooler. Container of ricotta cheese opened with date, operator dated it opened 3 days ago.
Equipment in poor repair. One large white dough pan cracked in reach in cooler in prep room, operator discarded and replaced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ansul system above pizza oven soiled with dust. Pizza topping reach in cooler gasket soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids to dumpster open, operator closed lids.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 reach in coolers outside back door, operator stated they no longer work and is throwing them away.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around exhaust in prep room above mixer dust build up.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of hand sanitizer over single service gloves and bags in outside storage barn.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple bags of deli meat sliced, frozen, then pulled 2 days ago no recent date mark. Gyro meat cooked 2 days ago no date mark in salad reach in cooler. Chicken opened a few days ago no date mark in pizza reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and employee food on prep table in side storage room over canned foods to be served to the public.
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: the Certified Food Manager certification expired in January 2025.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the test strips expired in 2020, and would not indicate a reading.
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia, in the 3 compartment sink. Solution was dumped, and refreshed, to 200 ppm. Solution comes out of the dispenser, do not add water, do not dilute.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the 1 door reach-in cooler, shredded lettuce, 50°. This was moved to the cook line flip top. The lettuce in there was stocked from the walk-in cooler earlier. ALSO, the cook line flip top: pork 44°, cheese 45°, ham 44°, these items are being moved to the colder unit, items can be ice bagged also.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the inside door of the salad cooler has dried food debris on it. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried food debris on it.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: the Certified Food Manager certification expired in January 2025.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the test strips expired in 2020, and would not indicate a reading.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the food thermometer reads 46° in a properly made ice bath. This was
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the outside access restroom lacks a sign.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm, operator remade sanitizer, retested at 400ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding) item in front counter reach in cooler, the thermometer says around 41F, operator moved cheesecake to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in cooler cooks line.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Styro foam piece in reach in cooler dividing portioned sauces.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard. Exterior dough machine.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza reach in cooler stained with black residue.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf on cooks line. Wooden pallet under Togo boxes in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards and ceiling. Pizza reach in cooler the door jam is soiled. Hood filters above pizza oven. Dough rack in prep room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Feta cheese container in salad reach in cooler with an old label on container.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake slices in front reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cooks line soiled with black residue from pizza pans.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices on the 4 hour time control, item is time marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One tile cracked in prep room.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in outside barn the gasket is torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back corner behind stand up reach in cooler near front counter register.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves under pizza Togo boxes in prep area. Wooden shelf on wall above reach in freezer on cooks line. Styrofoam divider in reach in cooler near front counter in sauce cup sontainer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled in outside storage barn. Fan guard in walk in cooler. The ceiling inside walk in cooler in front of fans. Both shelves soiled in between reach in coolers on cooks line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Seasoning shaker containers used for nuts and seeds next to reach in cooler on cooks line.
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.