Sam's Pizza and Subs
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sam's Pizza and Subs, the earliest from 2022. Sam's Pizza and Subs was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Sam's Pizza and Subs' latest score of 55 falls below the High Springs average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: the Certified Food Manager certification expired in January 2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: No change. Class and test have been scheduled for Sam. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the test strips expired in 2020, and would not indicate a reading. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Strips have been ordered. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia, in the 3 compartment sink. Solution was dumped, and refreshed, to 200 ppm. Solution comes out of the dispenser, do not add water, do not dilute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the 1 door reach-in cooler, shredded lettuce, 50°. This was moved to the cook line flip top. The lettuce in there was stocked from the walk-in cooler earlier. ALSO, the cook line flip top: pork 44°, cheese 45°, ham 44°, these items are being moved to the colder unit, items can be ice bagged also. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the inside door of the salad cooler has dried food debris on it. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried food debris on it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: the Certified Food Manager certification expired in January 2025. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the test strips expired in 2020, and would not indicate a reading.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the food thermometer reads 46° in a properly made ice bath. This was **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the outside access restroom lacks a sign.
31B-04-4
47
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cooks line soiled with black residue from pizza pans.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices on the 4 hour time control, item is time marked.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake slices in front reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in outside barn the gasket is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back corner behind stand up reach in cooler near front counter register.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves under pizza Togo boxes in prep area. Wooden shelf on wall above reach in freezer on cooks line. Styrofoam divider in reach in cooler near front counter in sauce cup sontainer. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled in outside storage barn. Fan guard in walk in cooler. The ceiling inside walk in cooler in front of fans. Both shelves soiled in between reach in coolers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Seasoning shaker containers used for nuts and seeds next to reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One tile cracked in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
55
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) in small salad reach in cooler, operator placed ice inside cooler to help bring the temperature down to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above pizza oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed seasoning shaker bottles used for salad toppings (cranberries).
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The orange wall across from Handwash sink next to pizza oven.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the side storage/prep room.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water drink bottle next to pizza pans on cooks line, operator placed drink at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to reach in cooler behind front counter under the door that is not in use.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves on the cooks line holding spices.
14-47-4
61
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sam's Pizza and Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sam's Pizza and Subs on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sam's Pizza and Subs?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sam's Pizza and Subs.
How does Sam's Pizza and Subs compare to other restaurants in High Springs?
Sam's Pizza and Subs most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the High Springs average of 74.
Has Sam's Pizza and Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Pizza and Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sam's Pizza and Subs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sam's Pizza and Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Pizza and Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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