SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC
4745 22 AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727-767-0010
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018059449 | Oct 30, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $800 |
| 3--2018021120 | Mar 20, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2018005300 | Dec 21, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2016002753 | Dec 17, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2015044425 | Sep 15, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels stored above ready-to eat fried foods in chest freezer at front counter. Operator relocated for safe storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated for safe storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. 7lbs of chicken wings at the front counter placed out on time after 9:00am not discarded. Inspector discovered food at 1:50 pm. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach-in cooler: raw chicken (47F - Cold holding), raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) Manager placed ice onto the raw proteins to rapidly cool. Cooked noodles were placed into lower section of reach-in cooler. Inspector discussed with operator to avoid over filling metal pans to allow adequate cold holding. Inspector rechecked temperatures as follows: raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding); raw fish (39F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding)
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. 7lbs of chicken wings at the front counter placed out on time after 9:00am not discarded. Inspector discovered food at 1:50 pm. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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. French fries at front counter missing time stamp. Operator identified the correct time they were originally placed out and corrected.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in hand wash sink at guest rest room
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk-in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at front counter ext to rice steam well
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) dented can of cocktail sauce (1) dented can of dolmades
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken gizzards inside walk-in cooler stored above case of sour cream. Operator relocated chicken to a lower shelf and elevated sour cream above gizzards.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control(TPHC) for safety food. Establishment is utilizing time to hold cooked chicken wings and thawed French fries on cook line. Operator advising he is using 4 hour periods however lacks a written plan. Inspector provided TPHC written application and guidelines. Additionally inspector walked operator through written plans for the items he uses on time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus inside drink cooler in front of walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator to date mark items prepared on site.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Container of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated and elevated items during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket with black mold-like substance along North wall of cook line.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) 10 can of cheese sauce (1) 10 can of garbanzo beans (1) 10 can of cherry filling
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee moving between tasks in the kitchen remove her gloves and prepare to re gloves. Inspector stopped employee and discussed handwashing prior to re-gloving.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken livers stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Employee corrected and relocated items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw unshelled oysters stored above ready to eat fried food in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Broken 50lbs bag of rice spilling onto the floor.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside front reach-in cooler. 10lbs of raw fish - 56F 5lbs of raw chicken - 57F Employees advised items were placed in unit at 10:00AM. Temperature taken at 2:30 PM
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside front reach-in cooler. 10lbs of raw fish - 56F 5lbs of raw chicken - 57F Employees advised items were placed in unit at 10:00AM. Temperature taken at 2:30 PM Container of house made buffalo sauce, where butter is an ingredient, stored in dry storage and displaying signs of spoilage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inspector observed employee attempt to fill squeeze bottle with water at front handwash sink. Inspector stopped employee and discussed only using sink to wash hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink located next to reach-in cooler adjacent to walk-in cooler. Employees provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap inside women's rest room. Employees provided during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment cooks and hold chicken wings for three hour increments. Discussed with manager to complete time as a public health control application and guidelines. Inspector will provide form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus prepared on Monday not date marked in reach-in cooler across from the walk-in freezer. Cooked noodles prepared and held for over 24 hours not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on shelf above three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lighter observed on top of reach-in cooler at counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on metal pans above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. 50lb bag of white rice at dry storage area across from walk-in cooler. Manager discarded due to bag torn and spilling onto the floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee relocated items.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon observed with handle sitting in cheese sauce located inside reach-in cooler adjacent to walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf above three compartment sink.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. 7lb can of strawberry pie filing is dented at seam. Observed operator discard can. Stop sale not warranted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at front counter at 12:50pm. Operator placed in ice bath. Rechecked at 1:15pm a. raw gizzards (46f - Cold Holding); 42f b. raw chicken (45f - Cold Holding); 40f c. tzatziki sauce (46f- Cold Holding) 41f
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
Sep 10, 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 food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over bag of onions in reach in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tub of feta cheese opened previous day no date marking
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on bag in box soda boxes
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dryers on cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in mop sink area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above prep area in kitchen
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice cooker on front counter at 2:10pm. Operator placed rice on stove to reheat. Re temp at 2:35pm a. cooked rice (96F - Hot Holding) 183f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Ahmed M. Emailed DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Operator printed form and went over with employee. Employee printed, signed and dated form.
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Date of last service is 10-26-2022.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine located in dining room ice chute soiled with brown substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as scoop in cheese.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves next to mop sink are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior at front counter have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler items uncovered. a.multiple containers of cut vegetables. Operator covered items.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine wiping cloth solution
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked operator/ Certified food manager cooked Temperature of a child's burger. We discussed the correct temp of 155f
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Most employees could not give the proper cooking temperature for chicken
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Inspector explained and emailed paperwork
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee purchased chlorine test strips during inspection
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
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