Sams Country Kitchen Homestead
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Sams Country Kitchen Homestead eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 11 violations to closer to 19 violations.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Sams Country Kitchen Homestead trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (116F - Hot Holding); gravy (108F - Hot Holding)at steam table. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated. Final reading grits (188F - reheating); gravy (176F - reheating ). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler across steam table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near waiter station. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling/ vents throughout the kitchen with accumulated dust. Also observed ceiling vents near waiter station soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of boxes of single-service items near ice bin. Manager removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee open water bottle and pink cup stored next to waiter station. Coach manager.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucets in some handwash sink in the kitchen.
29-11-4
39
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above waiter station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
41
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp: potato cooked (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneeze and continue with service. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above chicken salad and lettuce in cooler across fryer. Operator segregated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patty over raw swai filets. Operator segregated for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs not in use on counter; less than 30 minutes. Employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu with no indication. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above waiter station. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags stored on boxes if single service items. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table above to go items. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
12
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed his cell phone from the preparation table and also removed his watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (57 F - Cold Holding) on top of ice at the cook line. As per manager at 8:00 am. Manager placed the pooled eggs container inside the ice to bring the temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoon stored not inverted by the steam table.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.observed both employees at the front line drinking from unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Manager told them to removed the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking while preparing food. Observed at the cook line.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from open container in preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a small speaker stored in preparation table. Also observed 2 cell phones stored in preparation area at the front line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler/freezer door gaskets soiled at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. Manager stored them at least six inches off the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
41
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna in reach in cooler prepared 11/22. Stop Sale Issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna in reach in cooler prepared 11/22.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar stored in plastic container not labeled . Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board near reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle stored in sugar container touching sugar at front counter. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled near stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen shrimp and steak uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler. As per employee it was placed at 8:00 AM. Employee discarded it.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef inside the walk in cooler date marked on 10/22/23. Operator discarded the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (47 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler. As per employee it was placed at 8:00 AM. Employee discarded it. Observed beef date marked on 10/22/23 inside the walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Operator printed out the form and displayed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine provided.Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Operator printed the form and employees signed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door . **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee placed them on the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand wash sink located at the kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at the bottom.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container not labeled. Employee placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3carbon dioxide tanks by the crack door. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bucket with forks not inverted next to the dishwasher machine. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
26
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables inside of no. Food grade bag at reach in freezer. Manager put the green inside of a container. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored under raw beef at walk in cooler. The manager moved the raw fish to the top. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (124 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the grill to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three cutting boards soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup and gravy not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager for two days ago. Manager date marked the products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to fryers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an operator drinking beverage from an open container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. observed floor and wall junctures not coved in Food preparation area, wall next to grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen area and walk in cooler area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled located in front of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area next to reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sams Country Kitchen Homestead last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead.
How does Sams Country Kitchen Homestead compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Sams Country Kitchen Homestead most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sams Country Kitchen Homestead inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sams Country Kitchen Homestead is inspected around three times per year on average.
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