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SAM SNEAD'S OAK GRILL AND TAVERN

8004 LELY RESORT BLVD, Naples FL 34113 · 239.793.6623

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2102554
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are two number 10 cans of mandarin orange slices in the can rack with dented rims and sides.
High priority/01B-01-4
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the center make table cooler on the cook line raw breaded chicken is stored above raw fish and raw shrimp. All items discarded under stop sale for temperature abuse.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · In the walk in cooler raw fish is stored above rolls, raw bacon is stored above tomatoes and shredded cheese. Operator moved items to proper storage. Admin Complaint
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the center make table cooler on the cook line raw breaded chicken is stored above raw fish and raw shrimp. All items discarded under stop sale for temperature abuse.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. See stop sale. There are 2 one pound packages of commercially packaged tuna marked remove from packaging before thawing in the walk in cooler fully thawed while still inside the reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the center make table cooler on the cook line breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the center make table cooler on the cook line breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. See stop sale. There are 2 one pound packages of commercially packaged tuna marked remove from packaging before thawing in the walk in cooler fully thawed while still inside the reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-2/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. There is a heavily grooved and stained cutting board at the bar. Operated discarded the stained and grooved cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee donned a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are multiple sets of tongs on the oven door handle.operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 99F standing water next to the grill.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are two number 10 cans of mandarin orange slices in the can rack with dented rims and sides.
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the grill raw whole muscle beef is stored above cooked chicken. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler by the dishwasher raw chicken is stored above raw ground beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom of the drawer cooler under the grill Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the chicken and ground beef.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There used to be a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the enclosed end of the bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There are coffee grounds inside the drain of the hand washing sink in the servers area. There used to be a strainer basket inside the hand washing sink at the bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training fir Valeria, Laura L., Anthony R., Benjamin C., and Janet M are expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are two number 10 cans of mandarin orange slices in the can rack with dented rims and sides. See stop sale.
Basic/08B-20-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is an ice scoop stored on the drip tray of the soda fountain in the server's area.
Basic/10-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the grill there is salmon and tuna fully thawed inside commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is marked to be removed from packaging before thawing. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler in the salad station chopped eggs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the top of the make table had been left open. Items moved to the bottom of the cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a soup warmer in the expeditor area beef chili (108F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the chili to the kitchen to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6
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. In the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the grill there is salmon and tuna fully thawed inside commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is marked to be removed from packaging before thawing. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - 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. There is food debris on the slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a build up of ice on items on the shelving on the left side of the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler chicken (48F - Cold Holding); onion soup (49F - Cold Holding); cut melon (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pitato (48F - Cold Holding). Operator reduced temperature, contacted technician.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is food debris on the slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide test kit for Quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a build up of ice on items on the shelving on the left side of the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.there is a hose attached to the faucet at the triple sink that lays inside the sink compartments. Operator disconnected the hose.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On a rack in the walk-in cooler raw beef kabobs are stored over cook pork ribs. Operator moved items to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There us standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler by the dish washing area.
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the right hand steam table, onion soup (124F - Hot Holding); marsala sauce (109F - Hot Holding), less than four hours. Water levels are low. Operator added hot water to the steam pan.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink in the salad station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee food safety training for Rachel Deneau has expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. The gasket on the door of the make table cooler in the pantry is hanging from the door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in freezer around the door and to the left of the blower.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Bar glasses will be washed in the Kitchen dishwasher until bar dish washer is repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. The expeditor handled the parsley with their bare hand. Inspector educated the operator on proper handling of ready to eat foods.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun by the dishwasher in the var.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. The gasket on the door of the make table cooler in the pantry is hanging from the door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. There are multiple containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in freezer around the door and to the left of the blower.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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