Sams St Johns Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Sams St Johns Seafood nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Summerfield average 73, so Sams St Johns Seafood trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, habanero sauce date marked 11/27/25
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the bar area, containers with cleaning products inside sink, Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the dry storage area, bowl no handle inside flour bins, Manager removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep tables, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the server area, spoon handle touching the sugar, Manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Behind property, Kitchen manager closed lid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dish machine area, spray bottle with bleach not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside seasoning containers after cleaning, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the prep area, employee drinks above prep tables, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of margarita machine, employee started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of steam table: cheese 109F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on top of towel dispenser on cookline. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in drawer cooler: raw beef in fish in drawer over raw fish and shrimp. Employee began moving. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
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. Missing for all employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler near office soiled with food debris. Cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in ware wash area used to fill sanitizer bucket.
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of clean plates on cookline. Two drinks on shelf over prep table on cookline. All drinks were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of chips on floor in back room and server station. Container of parsley and corn husks on floor in back room. Case of cucumber on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in server station. Added during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
37
May 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm, manager fixed to 50-100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee at the cook line wearing gloves and working with raw fish, washed hands without removing the gloves, Manager addressed situation, employee removed gloves and washed his hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area, manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the cook line, knife stored inside sink, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the cook line heavily soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the server area, cups not covered, manager placed a lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, cases of corn and fish on floor, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sams St Johns Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sams St Johns Seafood on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sams St Johns Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sams St Johns Seafood.
How does Sams St Johns Seafood compare to other restaurants in Summerfield?
Sams St Johns Seafood most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Summerfield average of 73.
Has Sams St Johns Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sams St Johns Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sams St Johns Seafood 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 Sams St Johns Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sams St Johns Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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