Sam's Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sam's Fish and Chicken, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Daytona Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gym equipment in dry food storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
40-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bags of fish breading in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
45
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of prep table rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container unlabeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Apr 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
61
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partial gyro cone that was previously on rotisserie was placed in chest freezer without being sliced and cooked.
03C-98-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over containers of tartar sauce in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce at 45°f. Operator added more ice to container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, back kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, back kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -exterior of storage containers with breading.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk in cooler floor covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bag of sugar in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
27
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
61
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in reach in cooler at 62°f in reach in cooler. Cheese in cooler overnight. Cooler was unplugged. All other foods in cooler non TCS (commercially processed wing sauces).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in reach in cooler at 62°f in reach in cooler. Cheese in cooler overnight. Cooler was unplugged. All other foods in cooler non TCS (commercially processed wing sauces).
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to chest freezer cracked and taped together.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
61
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sam's Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sam's Fish and Chicken on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sam's Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sam's Fish and Chicken.
How does Sam's Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Sam's Fish and Chicken most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Sam's Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sam's Fish and Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sam's Fish and Chicken 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 Sam's Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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