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SAMMYS CAFE LLC

8269 SW 124 ST, Pinecrest FL 33156

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331817
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked onion and tomato sauce with green mold like substance. Operator discarded the product.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016008452Jan 14, 2016May 11, 2016$400
1--2015019388Apr 29, 2015May 21, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to front counter hand sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at front counter cooler across ice machine.
Basic/14-36-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at back kitchen hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets across front counter display case.
Basic/23-03-4
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Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on prep top, raw shell eggs behind the sliced tomato. Operator changed order during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: ham and cheese croissant (67F - Cold Holding). Inspector coached operator on tcs foods that need to be held at hot or cold temperatures. Operator placed croissants into reach in cooler; items were out for less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of prep cooler; operator segregated during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags in kitchen stored on rack directly above utensils. Operator removed bags to below.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.
Basic/51-18-6
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries at front counter not properly protected from contamination. Operator moved pastries to covered display case.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice machine at front counter.
High priority/08B-56-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored over empanadas in white chest reach in freezer in rear prep area.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over bread in bottom reach in cooler at front counter across from pastry display case.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice machine at front counter.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (66F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed new employee with no health reporting agreement signed. Provided operator with form, operator printed, reviewed, and signed with employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed assorted pastries under time control at front counter display case. Provided form to operator, printed and filled out during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station.
Intermediate/14-14-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed birthdate missing for multiple employees.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on the floor under three compartment sink in rear prep area.
Basic/24-26-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in storage area next to back exit.
Basic/14-69-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over prep table in rear kitchen area.
Basic/35B-02-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of pastries at front counter with label missing product identity, date product was packaged and address of establishment.
Basic/02D-03-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored mop properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed plastic containers, not sanitized before air dried.
High priority/22-45-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetable inside of thank bag and black bag in contact with pastries at standing reach in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked peelings eggs stored over raw shell eggs. Operator separated the cooked eggs.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over vegetables at reach in cooler front counter. And observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs, ham and cheese at standing reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the product.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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. Observed new employee no food employee reporting agreement signed. The food employee reporting agreement was provided and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desert not date marked at reach in cooler display front counter. As per operator were made them two days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door oven soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of dirty water at 50°F.
High priority/10-05-5
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells egg at room temperature. As per operator the eggs were received 30 minutes ago.
High priority/03A-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (111 F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese empanadas (113 F - Hot Holding) at hot box from counter. As per operator for less than two and half hours. Operator turned up the temperature to reheat the products.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside of hand wash sink front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter and preparation area. Operated provided the paper.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor front counter. Operator relocated the oil container.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 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. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed chicken empanadas (111F - hot holding), beef pastries (101 F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112 F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2023 · No products at warmer. Time Extended
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

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. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed chicken empanadas (111°F - hot holding), beef pastries (101° F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112° F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. Observed boxes with potatoes and fan stored in front of the hand wash sink.Warning Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Time Extended
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority10 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over lettuce at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the products.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over marmalade at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the marmalade.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked onion and tomato sauce with green mold like substance. Operator discarded the product.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed prosciutto on the menu not identified as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory was provided.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and potatoes salad at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door. Operator moved the tongs to the preparation table.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter.
Basic/24-18-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning

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.