SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #6
7949 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32221
Last inspected Jul 25, 2025 · 12 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on underside of drying rack above three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025006366 | Oct 7, 2024 | Jul 14, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2024055213 | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat corn dogs in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish items stored over raw whole-muscle intact beef held under consumer advisory in walk-in cooler. Raw beef is sliced in house into steaks.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on underside of drying rack above three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat corn dogs in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish items stored over raw whole-muscle intact beef held under consumer advisory in walk-in cooler. Raw beef is sliced in house into steaks.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on underside of drying rack above three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with bleach stored on prep shelf on cook line. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on prep shelf above three compartment sink in wait station. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwave door in disrepair on front side of cook line.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors under soiled dish delivery shelf in dish area. Soiled walls behind cook station. Soiled ceilings throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris build in oven on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door at seafood station. Soiled hood filters above cook like.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table next to oven.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers of raw fish items stored over raw beef items. Raw beef items have no indication of being mechanically tenderized on box or distributor website.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed labeled spray bottle hanging on edge of hand wash sink by kitchen entrance. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at solo reach in cooler on cook line with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on prep table between two reach in coolers in server station. Person in charge removed employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee jackets stored next to food items on bottom shelf across from grill station. Employee speaker stored on top shelf above flip top cooler across from grill station. Person in charge moved all employee items to designated storage locations.
Floor, walls, and /or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors around fryer station soiled with grease build up. Walls behind cook stations soiled with grease build up. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of opened ready to eat chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in-freezer. Person in charge moved tended to proper storage location.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to grill top station with food debris build inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go cup lids stored on floor next to reach in cooler on server station. Employee moved to go lids to designated storage location.
Oct 8, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven on cook line with food debris build up.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink near walk-in cooler.
Floor, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance on floor around equipment not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. Walls around mop sink with mold like substance build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Standing water on floor around unused equipment at back of establishment near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook station. Excess grease build up on fryers not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused equipment items stored in back of establishment by walk-in cooler.
Oct 7, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near fryers not in use near walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw shrimp in walk-in cooler with date marking of 9/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches at drain under dry storage area next to three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven on cook line with food debris build up.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink near walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf under prep table on cook line next to food items. Employee moved to designated storage areas.
Floor, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance on floor around equipment not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. Walls around mop sink with mold like substance build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Standing water on floor around unused equipment at back of establishment near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook station. Excess grease build up on fryers not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused equipment items stored in back of establishment by walk-in cooler.
Jul 31, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and stained cutting board on station across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from ovens.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in front of oven station. All food items in cooler above 45F. Person in charge indicated they've been having problems with cooler and have ordered a new one.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Jul 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge primed the machine and dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; 8 flying insects by seafood fryer station area. Flying insects in seafood area observed landing on food items. 4 flying insects in drain area of triple prep sink. 6 flying insects in dry storage area with single service items. 8-10 flying insects behind soda machine in server area. 1 flying insect by dish machine. 1 flying insect in dining room.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed yellow pesticide-emitting strip hanging in dry storage area near ovens and flip top cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed flying insects in seafood station land on container of raw shrimp, container of small shrimp, container of raw clams, container of shrimp, container of whole fish, container of yellow squash, and container of fish. Operator discarded those products and covered the top off all pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items on cook line by ovens and seafood station by fryers with time/temperature control for safety above 41F. Person in charge indicated there is usually more ice on seafood but ice machine was repaired earlier in the day.Person in charge added bags of ice to seafood. Cheese, burger meat (49-50F - Cold Holding); Cheese, cheese retemp (45, 42F - Cold Holding); Shrimp, shrimp retemp (46, 34F - Cold Holding); Mahi, Mahi retemp (46, 40F - Cold Holding); Salmon, salmon retemp (48, 40F - Cold Holding); Shrimp, shrimp retemp (46-47, 34-36F); Scallops (46F - Cold Holding); Shrimp, raw chicken (47-48F - Cold Holding) Housemade ranch, cheese, cut lettuce, cut lettuce, cheese (45-48F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach on shelf next to bottled spices in front of oven area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and stained cutting board on station across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryers. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from ovens.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles; On reach in cooler across from ovens On reach in cooler across from fryers On walk-in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in front of oven station. All food items in cooler above 45F. Person in charge indicated they've been having problems with cooler and have ordered a new one.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in mop sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under portable ac unit in server area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line is faded and completely unreadable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and with grease build up. Observed mold like substance build up on wall behind mop sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from ovens.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed frayed and chipped spatula hanging with other utensils. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table across from ovens.
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line handle raw fish then immediately handles ready to eat fries.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area by triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was placed in cooler from the walk in cooler this morning. Operator put cheese in cooler below make line to bring temperature down. Retemp after 45 mins 43F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk, which was open over the weekend per the manager, did not have date marking. Manager placed date marking on milk.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table in kitchen by server station. Operator removed purse.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing/ in disrepair on cookline and other areas of kitchen and front service areas
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. The ceiling tiles in the kitchen are soiled. Wall next to the fryer in the kitchen is soiled. Wall and floor next to mop sink is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer under make line in kitchen ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease above fryers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of both reach in cooler in server station in kitchen have standing water.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Several floor tiles in kitchen chipped and damaged.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink in disrepair, not functional. Handwash sink at far end of cook line/prep area not operating, water turned off due to leak.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee on cook line washed hands with cold water only.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of flip,top,reach-in cooler at cook line, raw lobster stored over mac and cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small flip top reach-in cooler on cook line, across from broiler, shrimp (67F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded shrimp, salmon out for rush.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, no time marked on form. At server pass thru, no time marked on sour cream.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, fries (108F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In salad reach-in cooler at wait station, milk not dated, opened sometime yesterday.
Handwash sink in disrepair, not functional. Handwash sink at far end of cook line/prep area not operating, water turned off due to leak.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has DBPR form, no employee signatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at prep area, side wall at deflection plate has black mold-like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line, thawed fish in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets, torn. Flip top reach-in cooler at cook line, shelf rusted.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Wood used on floor under fryers. Also, tiles on cook line in disrepair.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall and floor at fry station have grease and food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Fan on upper shelf at cook line and floor fan in dish area have dust build up. Shelf under prep table at cook line has build up. Sides of fryers on cook line have build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in reach-in cooler at fry station. Manager discarded.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple reach-in coolers have standing water in bottom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled.
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