Sams Pub and Lounge
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
21
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Sams Pub and Lounge, the earliest from 2024. Sams Pub and Lounge was last inspected on May 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 21 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so Sams Pub and Lounge trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
8
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mops and thermos inside hand sink kitchen **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Provided form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certificates**Warning** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. No paper towels hand sink kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. No proof of any training**Warning** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with form for employees to sign **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink coming off wall kitchen **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cold holding units **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior table top air fryer and oven soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottles water on floor kitchen Cases canned side floor at bar **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front for large gap at bottom **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operation licensed as no seat. Has 7 chairs at bar and 8 chairs with tables Provided change of seating form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling kitchen **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing tight fitting **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's room no door **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes next to microwave not inverted protected **Warning**
25-06-4
21
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front of building.
29-34-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 8 barstools at bar.
51-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water valve at 3 comp sink does not dispense water.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall edge missing on end cap by upright cooler.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink and 3 comp sink. Plumber on site snaking drains.
29-20-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several unused and unnecessary items in bar area causing harborage.
33-31-5
58
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 3 years delinquent, placed on Administrative Complaint on 4/19/24. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Still delinquent. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed 1 roach on stage in pool area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Clean out clogged causing sewage on ground into parking lot. Must keep patrons and workers from walking through this area. No storm drain - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Clean out still clogged, gray water still running in parking lot. . Plumber never came. Must not allow patrons or workers to access this area. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 4/1/2022. 3 years. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Still expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand to sanitized utensils and wares. Obtained proper sanitizer from neighboring business. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Does not have disinfecting bleach. **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
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. Emailed form. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface heavily soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Baskets, interiors of coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: . Time extended for balance of 60 days. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: . Block by bucket. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time extended for balance of 60 days. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time extended for balance of 60 days. **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. Emailed form. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time extended for balance of 60 days. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall edge by upright cooler missing. Bare studs exposed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 8 seats at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. floors, walls and ceilings all heavily coated. Old chicken wings stuck between fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold valve at triple sink does not dispense water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Patron entered with cigarette lit. **Time Extended**
54-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink not draining. Left side of triple sink not draining. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bar area cluttered with old equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
15
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front of establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in kitchen.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Clean out clogged causing sewage on ground into parking lot. Must keep patrons and workers from walking through this area. No storm drain
28-13-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 4/1/2022. 3 years. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand to sanitized utensils and wares. Obtained proper sanitizer from neighboring business. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Obtained. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
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. Emailed form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface heavily soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Baskets, interiors of coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form.
11-26-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bar area cluttered with old equipment
33-31-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall edge by upright cooler missing. Bare studs exposed.
36-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 8 seats at bar.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. floors, walls and ceilings all heavily coated. Old chicken wings stuck between fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold valve at triple sink does not dispense water.
29-08-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace.
54-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink not draining. Left side of triple sink not draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings in sink, removed to cooler. Still mostly frozen.
06-01-5
13
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sams Pub and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sams Pub and Lounge on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sams Pub and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sams Pub and Lounge.
How does Sams Pub and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Sams Pub and Lounge most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Sams Pub and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sams Pub and Lounge have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sams Pub and Lounge 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.
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