SAMS SOUTHERN RESTRUANT
2530 STATE RD 207, Saint Augustine FL 32086
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by hand sink, one live roach under table by window in front of kitchen, one live roach on white pipes on floor, 3 live roaches along wall behind reach in freezer. Person in charge killed all roaches but one.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020046978 | Sep 17, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs onto griddle and grab clean plates without handwashing. Immediately discussed hand washing after cracking raw shell eggs and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over fully cooked burgers in reach in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs above washed and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted for undercooked eggs. Provided advisory to person in charge to post.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles filled with red and blue liquids missing labels. Person in charge added labels.
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of training for employees.
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink near steam table. Operator removed.
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. No proof of training for employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with dark colored liquid not labeled. Operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of food boxes stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed while driving by establishment is open and operating after having to walk away from previous licensing inspection due to some corrections being needed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No handwashing sink near bulk ice machine in back room area. Operator is relocating the ice machine to front area soda machine. Operator must submit and update plans.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured. Operator chain in back room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator discarded.
Oct 17, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed by back ice machine per historical plans.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has under gone concept change from pizza to Chinese. Observed new wok station autonomous cooker and large burner to cook line. Also observed one restroom and hand sink by main ice machine has been removed per original plans.
Oct 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by hand sink, one live roach under table by window in front of kitchen, one live roach on white pipes on floor, 3 live roaches along wall behind reach in freezer. Person in charge killed all roaches but one.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings buildup along wall above hand sink. Also, observed 3 egg sacs in soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Also observed approximately 5 egg sacs on floor behind reach in freezers. Person in charge began cleaning.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor in back storeroom near walk in freezer. Person in charge began cleaning.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed by back ice machine per historical plans.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has under gone concept change from pizza to Chinese. Observed new wok station autonomous cooker and large burner to cook line. Also observed one restroom and hand sink by main ice machine has been removed per original plans.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by hand sink, approximately 30 dead roaches in reach in freezer not in use. One dead roach on prep table, 3 dead roaches on floor by mixer, one dead roach on floor by warmer, approximately 20 dead behind reach in freezers in storeroom. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 3 dead roaches in soap dispenser by hand sink. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding.
Oct 16, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by hand sink, one live roach under table by window in front of kitchen, one live roach on white pipes on floor, 3 live roaches along wall behind reach in freezer. Person in charge killed all roaches but one.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings buildup along wall above hand sink. Also, observed 3 egg sacs in soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Also observed approximately 5 egg sacs on floor behind reach in freezers. Person in charge began cleaning.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor in back storeroom near walk in freezer. Person in charge began cleaning.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed by back ice machine per historical plans.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has under gone concept change from pizza to Chinese. Observed new wok station autonomous cooker and large burner to cook line. Also observed one restroom and hand sink by main ice machine has been removed per original plans.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by hand sink, approximately 30 dead roaches in reach in freezer not in use. One dead roach on prep table, 3 dead roaches on floor by mixer, one dead roach on floor by warmer, approximately 20 dead behind reach in freezers in storeroom. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 3 dead roaches in soap dispenser by hand sink. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding.
Oct 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler sweet and sour chicken over unwashed cabbage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by hand sink, one live roach under table by window in front of kitchen, one live roach on white pipes on floor, 3 live roaches along wall behind reach in freezer. Person in charge killed all roaches but one.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings buildup along wall above hand sink. Also, observed 3 egg sacs in soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Also observed approximately 5 egg sacs on floor behind reach in freezers. Person in charge began cleaning.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor in back storeroom near walk in freezer. Person in charge began cleaning.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cracked shell eggs first temp 57F and second temperature at 56F 3 hours later. Operator threw eggs away.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handwashing sinks in kitchen were filled with dishes, towels and utensils. Operator moved items in both sinks.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed by back ice machine per historical plans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink by triple sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has under gone concept change from pizza to Chinese. Observed new wok station autonomous cooker and large burner to cook line. Also observed one restroom and hand sink by main ice machine has been removed per original plans.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back store room has debris buildup on the interior of ice machine and on the inside of the lid.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves in kitchen by cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by hand sink, approximately 30 dead roaches in reach in freezer not in use. One dead roach on prep table, 3 dead roaches on floor by mixer, one dead roach on floor by warmer, approximately 20 dead behind reach in freezers in storeroom. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 3 dead roaches in soap dispenser by hand sink. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding.
Stored food not covered. Several boxes in walk in freezer not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a lot of unused equipment throughout establishment and in outside storage room creating possible harborage for vermin.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, 1 can of ground bean sauce dented and not segregated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medicine, burn cream, and winded stored with food items. Operator moved away from food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Next to pizza oven in reach-in cooler, cooked lasagna and cooked beef not date marked. Operator stated items had been made the previous day or day before.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk-in cooler has buildup of mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. In unused reach-in cooler, 3 dead roaches. Operator cleaned and discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floors in walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Across from pizza oven, light shield present not adequate to cover bulb.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue on exterior of ice bucked next to ice machine.
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.