Sam's Simply Seafood

429 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sam's Simply Seafood appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

Sam's Simply Seafood scores about where you'd expect for a Lynn Haven restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jan 8, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live around oyster bar, 3 live in prep room. **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle at oyster bar containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee bottle contains bleach. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board in hostess area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on grill station reach in.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by hostess stand.

36-17-5

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment requires chlorine test strips for dish machine, has quaternary test strips on hand.

16-32-5

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 flyer to operator at time of inspection.

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned ice machine at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 15, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crab legs in box stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed boxes on proper shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Simply Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Simply Seafood on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Sam's Simply Seafood compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?

Sam's Simply Seafood most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lynn Haven average of 91.

Has Sam's Simply Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sam's Simply Seafood have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's Simply 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 Sam's Simply Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Simply Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.

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