Sams Gyro & Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Sams Gyro & Seafood has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Clearwater restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (130F - Hot Holding) first temp 10:45; operator reheated on stove to 167F and placed back in steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with single serve sauces at front counter with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
82
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mohamed Koraitim CFM expired on 09-27-2025.
53A-03-7
Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of reach-in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in prep area is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
23-03-4
74
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired 2/01 2024
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in front counter area . Discussed with operator hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times -operator relocated trashcan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front line area - reviewed with operator hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times .Operator put paper towels at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator monitoring of food temperatures .
05-08-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information for some employees . Reviewed with operator .
53B-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.Operator scheduled service this day
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in front line area -employee cleaned freezer **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables and fish ) not covered Employee covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in back kitchen . Operator discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
43
Dec 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Had operator add ice bags to food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer in kitchen in dish area shows accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned the Dicer. slicer in kitchen shows accumulation of debris underneath the slicer guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
74
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard in kitchen to the right of the mixer shows accumulation of debris. Dicer in kitchen located on shelf to the right of the three compartment sink shows accumulation of debris on blades. Employee washed and sanitized Dicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelving built next to the walk-in cooler is not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen to the left of hand wash sink shows cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked in the dish machine area on shelves show wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on two door deli cooler on the front line in lobby area.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in rear room where dishwasher is kept.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top grill drawers shows accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large aluminum to go pans not inverted properly. Employee inverted them for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sams Gyro & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sams Gyro & Seafood on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sams Gyro & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sams Gyro & Seafood.
How does Sams Gyro & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Sams Gyro & Seafood most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Sams Gyro & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sams Gyro & Seafood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sams Gyro & Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sams Gyro & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sams Gyro & Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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