Sam's Seafood and Grill

1118 W Dr Mlk Jr Blvd, Seffner, FL 33584
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Sam's Seafood and Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Seffner average 84, so Sam's Seafood and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By drive thru window and by three compartment sink Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cooked potatoes, cut tomatoes, tomato sauce, and opened half gallon of milk in walk in cooler not dated. Manager began dating items **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler doors. Exterior of drive thru soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Manager began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2026
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flours, sugar and breading not labeled
02D-01-5
67
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main hand sink on cook line blocked by large breading station not making it easily accessible. Only way to access is to walk around breading station. Manager moved rack. Discussed with plan review department need to **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Main Hand sink on cook line blocked by breading station. Employees have to walk around breading station to access sink and be able to wash hands **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added large breading station blocking hand sink not making it easily accessible to employees. Added gyro cooker in prep area across from hand sink by drive thru window Not following approved provisos 1) If hand washing violations are observed additional hand wash sink(s) may be required. Hand sink(s) must be located conveniently for employees in food preparation, food dispensing, warewashing, and areas where scooping ice occur. 2) Hand wash sinks must be always easily accessible. They may not be blocked by storage racks or tables. They cannot be used for any other purposes. They must remain fully stocked with a hand wash sign, soap, and drying devices at all times. 3) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Called plan review department. No revised plans submitted to plan review department as of 9-30-2025 Added large breading station blocking hand sink not making it easily accessible to employees. Not following approved provisos 1) If hand washing violations are observed additional hand wash sink(s) may be required. Hand sink(s) must be located conveniently for employees in food preparation, food dispensing, warewashing, and areas where scooping ice occur. 2) Hand wash sinks must be always easily accessible. They may not be blocked by storage racks or tables. They cannot be used for any other purposes. They must remain fully stocked with a hand wash sign, soap, and drying devices at all times. 3) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had 1 new hire that started. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
64
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put gloves on, handled raw shrimp then handled Togo boxes with out changing gloves and washing hands **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans strawberry fruit topping sharply dented on seams **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main hand sink on cook line blocked by large breading station not making it easily accessible. Only way to access is to walk around breading station. Manager moved rack. Discussed with plan review department need to **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 5 employees working on site and no food manager present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had 1 new hire that started. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added large breading station blocking hand sink not making it easily accessible to employees. Added gyro cooker in prep area across from hand sink by drive thru window Not following approved provisos 1) If hand washing violations are observed additional hand wash sink(s) may be required. Hand sink(s) must be located conveniently for employees in food preparation, food dispensing, warewashing, and areas where scooping ice occur. 2) Hand wash sinks must be always easily accessible. They may not be blocked by storage racks or tables. They cannot be used for any other purposes. They must remain fully stocked with a hand wash sign, soap, and drying devices at all times. 3) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection. **Warning**
51-16-7
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**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
43
Dec 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink Drink in sink Back sink near three compartment sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine,at drive through
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ext to three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.at walkin in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Seafood and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Seafood and Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's Seafood and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sam's Seafood and Grill.

How does Sam's Seafood and Grill compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Sam's Seafood and Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.

Has Sam's Seafood and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sam's Seafood and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sam's Seafood and Grill 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 Seafood and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Seafood and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.