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SAM'S SIMPLY SEAFOOD

429 OHIO AVE, Lynn Haven FL 32444 · 850-248-0429

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305823
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live around oyster bar, 3 live in prep room.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager gave employee a restraint to put on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live around oyster bar, 3 live in prep room.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Spray bottle at oyster bar containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee bottle contains bleach. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board in hostess area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on grill station reach in.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by hostess stand.
Basic/36-17-5
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provided flyer to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment requires chlorine test strips for dish machine, has quaternary test strips on hand.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned ice machine at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled in mop sink area.
Intermediate/41-17-4

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.