SAMY'S TAQUERIA
303 N CENTRAL ST, Pierson FL 32180 · 386.310.9039
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked beef at 44°f in reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chopped tomato at 48°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to place bowl below fill line.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used to wrap tortillas.
Food stored in a prohibited area. -mfdv using freezer on covered patio next to unit. -operator storing bottled beverages and canned foods in cabinet on patio. next to unit.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 110 E 2 AVE, Pierson — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked beef at 91°f. Operator removed from stove less than one hour ago. Operator began reheating process.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -thermometer on unit is not working.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 110 E 2 AVE, Pierson — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked beef at 44°f in reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 110 E 2 AVE, Pierson — this licence has since moved.
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 110 E 2 AVE, Pierson — this licence has since moved.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Birria in reach in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 110 E 2 AVE, Pierson — this licence has since moved.
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. -operator has three probe thermometers. One thermometer not calibrated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -items stored in handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken, pork and beef in reach in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 110 E 2 AVE, VIN 5418, Pierson — this licence has since moved.
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.