SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD
1320 N KROME AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-246-2990
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Operator printed out the form and displayed it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019058129 | Sep 24, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (116F - Hot Holding); gravy (108F - Hot Holding)at steam table. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated. Final reading grits (188F - reheating); gravy (176F - reheating ).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler across steam table soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near waiter station.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling/ vents throughout the kitchen with accumulated dust. Also observed ceiling vents near waiter station soiled with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of boxes of single-service items near ice bin. Manager removed bag.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Walk in cooler floor soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee open water bottle and pink cup stored next to waiter station. Coach manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucets in some handwash sink in the kitchen.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above waiter station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneeze and continue with service. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands at hand sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above chicken salad and lettuce in cooler across fryer. Operator segregated during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patty over raw swai filets. Operator segregated for proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs not in use on counter; less than 30 minutes. Employee placed in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp: potato cooked (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu with no indication.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above waiter station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags stored on boxes if single service items. Operator removed items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table above to go items.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 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. Observed employee grabbed his cell phone from the preparation table and also removed his watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (57 F - Cold Holding) on top of ice at the cook line. As per manager at 8:00 am. Manager placed the pooled eggs container inside the ice to bring the temperature down.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoon stored not inverted by the steam table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the front line.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.observed both employees at the front line drinking from unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Manager told them to removed the beverages.
Employee drinking while preparing food. Observed at the cook line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from open container in preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a small speaker stored in preparation table. Also observed 2 cell phones stored in preparation area at the front line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler/freezer door gaskets soiled at the front line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. Manager stored them at least six inches off the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna in reach in cooler prepared 11/22. Stop Sale Issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna in reach in cooler prepared 11/22.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar stored in plastic container not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board near reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle stored in sugar container touching sugar at front counter. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled near stove.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen shrimp and steak uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator covered food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then grabbed bacon and placed in the plate without washing her hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored in the preparation table. operator removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior doors have a gap.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a handle touching the sugar at the front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from soda/ice machine located at the front counter.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef inside the walk in cooler date marked on 10/22/23. Operator discarded the food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (47 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler. As per employee it was placed at 8:00 AM. Employee discarded it. Observed beef date marked on 10/22/23 inside the walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler. As per employee it was placed at 8:00 AM. Employee discarded it.
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. Operator printed out the form and displayed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine provided.Operator provided it.
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 printed the form and employees signed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3carbon dioxide tanks by the crack door.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bucket with forks not inverted next to the dishwasher machine. Employee inverted them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee placed them on the 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand wash sink located at the kitchen and front counter.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at the bottom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at the 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container not labeled. Employee placed a label.
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.