TIO SAM FOOD CO
3488 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park FL 33309 · 9545120097
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2021.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026004708 | Nov 12, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over hotdogs in low boy cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinsing strawberries stored in hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Had infrared.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of fries and chicken a bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense items operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles Gatorade stored on floor though out the establishment. Observed box of taqueritos stored on the floor located by flip top cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve deli containers on the floor located by flip top cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind air fryers and wall next to three compartment sink area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham (58F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); slice American cheese (58F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding); slice provolone (58F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler per operator held in cooler since last night per operator not portion or prepared today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (58F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); slice American cheese (58F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding); slice provolone (58F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler per operator held in cooler since last night per operator not portion or prepared today. Ambient temperature 58F See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and Next to three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter and Next to three compartment sink
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2021.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal utensils in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve boxes not inverted. Operator turned single serve boxes over.
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.