Taylor Sams
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
70
Score
Taylor Sams has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Taylor Sams' latest score of 70 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Caramelized onions and red peppers cooling in containers that were covered. The employees uncovered the food items and placed into walk in cooler to bring down the temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can with boxes stacked on top of it blocking the handsink in prep area. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks were tied down during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored at front counter next to register. Item was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting at ice machine.
24-08-4
70
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 78 degree water on cook line. Manager sent utensils back to be washed and sanitized. Utensils are now stored without water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over scrambled egg rolls in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved pooled eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on upright reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ne employees must wash hands sign at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook rite oven on cook line soiled with burning on food debris. Employee cleaned oven during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups at front counter. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine and stored on cutting board. Manager removed from cutting board and corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched their ear and continued to work with food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from three compartment sink blocked by cleaning supplies. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from double door oven has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to burners. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored in floor underneath hand wash sink. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven across from three compartment sink has built up food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top of oven not inverted for protection. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
25
Jul 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In food compartment sink: raw shrimp (70F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded on his own.
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in corner of kitchen is blocked by bus tub. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter has pans in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean side drain boards of dish machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in preparation of toast with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
39
Feb 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taylor Sams last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taylor Sams on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taylor Sams?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taylor Sams.
How does Taylor Sams compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Taylor Sams most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Taylor Sams' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taylor Sams have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taylor Sams 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 Taylor Sams inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taylor Sams is inspected around three times per year on average.
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