SAMI'S
227 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239.389.7499
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage on a shelf with undamaged cans there is one 4.16 pound can of tuna with a severely dented rim.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023053309 | Aug 4, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2022014676 | Mar 25, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer at the bar.
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pizza station make table cooler pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (36F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the contents of the cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dishwashing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer at the bar.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. There is a wet wiping towel under a cutting board in the salad station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the grill area.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the drawer cooler in the dinner kitchen raw veal is stored above spinach, roasted peppers and artichokes. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan on top of the steam table gyro meat (112F - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded the gyro meat.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no water pressure at the hot water faucet of the hand washing sink in the prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a glass rack blocking access to the hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Operator moved the glass rack.
No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at the hand washing sink in the dish washing area and in the grill area. Operator provided soap at the hand washing sinks.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. The soap dispenser in the prep area is in operable.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a pan of corn starch and a plastic ramekin inside a container of feta cheese. Operator discarded the ramekins.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign posted at the hand washing sink in the dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters above the grill.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the bottom of the three door make table in the pizza station cooked shaved beef (55F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling). Per operator the beef was cooked the previous day. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the bottom of the three door make table in the pizza station cooked shaved beef (55F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling). Per operator the beef was cooked the previous day. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. The toilet in the men's restroom is leaking water. Operator closed off the men's restroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between two make table coolers in the salad station. Operator removed the knife.
Mar 18, 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled their cellphone then handled containers of cut onions and shredded cheese without washing their hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are strainers in the hand washing sink at the bar and in the dish washing area the hand washing sink is blocked by a garbage can and glass racks. Operator cleared both hand washing sinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on top of the naked table in the grill area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There used to be a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. The air curtains at the bar are not in operation with the roll up window open. The open kitchen is exposed to the possibility of small flying insects. Operator turned on the air curtain.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. On a shelf in the grill area, garlic in oil (59F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a shelf in the grill area, garlic in oil (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. The poached eggs in the eggs benedict are not identified.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in the grill area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In the salad station glass door reach in cooler there is a employee beverage on a shelf next to prepared salads.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent throughout the kitchen. Operator changed all buckets to quaternary sanitizer.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage on a shelf with undamaged cans there is one 4.16 pound can of tuna with a severely dented rim.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler by the grill raw mussels are stored over shredded mozzarella. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on rhe ice chute in the ice machine.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage on a shelf with undamaged cans there is one 4.16 pound can of tuna with a severely dented rim. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with no hair protection preparing food. The employee put on a hairnet.
Aug 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler with the attached freezer, raw veal is stored over ready to eat prosciutto and cooked corned beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator does not have any way of testing the temperature of the dishwasher.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partially cooked gyro cone at 54F from the previous day, per the operator. Gyro cone was not fully cooked.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler with the attached freezer, raw veal is stored over ready to eat prosciutto and cooked corned beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. Partially cooked gyro cone at 54F from the previous day, per the operator. Gyro cone was not fully cooked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the glass door walk-in cooler, bolognaise sauce (46F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved all storage to the walk-in cooler with the attached freezer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator does not have any way of testing the temperature of the dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels available at the hand sink at the bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is a employee cellphone on the shelf over the make table in the kitchen with the deep fryers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle next to the deep fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. There is a build up of dust on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler at the end of the pizza cook line.
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