TAYLOR SAMS
312 3 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 908-910-2826
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 45 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 30 live flies in the rear of the prep area of the kitchen. Flies are landing on the ceiling, walls, and open single service item cases. 4 live flies on the walls in the server station in between the prep area and the cooks line. No flies landing on food contact surfaces or food observed.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033182 | Mar 10, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Caramelized onions and red peppers cooling in containers that were covered. The employees uncovered the food items and placed into walk in cooler to bring down the temperatures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can with boxes stacked on top of it blocking the handsink in prep area. Items moved.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks were tied down during the inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored at front counter next to register. Item was moved.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting at ice machine.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 78 degree water on cook line. Manager sent utensils back to be washed and sanitized. Utensils are now stored without water.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over scrambled egg rolls in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved pooled eggs to lower shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups at front counter. Employee removed cups.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on upright reach in cooler on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook rite oven on cook line soiled with burning on food debris. Employee cleaned oven during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ne employees must wash hands sign at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced sign.
Mar 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 30 live flies in the rear of the prep area of the kitchen. Flies are landing on the ceiling, walls, and open single service item cases. 4 live flies on the walls in the server station in between the prep area and the cooks line. No flies landing on food contact surfaces or food observed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and eggs any style need to be identified as raw or undercooked on menu
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several portion cups and ramekins and bowls used as scoops in food containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on cooks line near orders being made
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched their ear and continued to work with food without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine and stored on cutting board. Manager removed from cutting board and corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from three compartment sink blocked by cleaning supplies. Manager removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from double door oven has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to burners. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored in floor underneath hand wash sink. Manager stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven across from three compartment sink has built up food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top of oven not inverted for protection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager stored correctly.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In food compartment sink: raw shrimp (70F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded on his own.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in corner of kitchen is blocked by bus tub. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter has pans in it. Manager removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean side drain boards of dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in preparation of toast with no hair restraint.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water.
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.