SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

SAMS SOUTHERN RESTRUANT

2530 STATE RD 207, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jun 15, 2026
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 24623397

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. No proof of training for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: No training available operator needs more time. Admin Complaint

Apr 14, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24512161

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has build up.

31A-11-4

Detail 24512157

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink near steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24512162

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 training for employees. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24512159

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with dark colored liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24512158

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of food boxes stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24512156

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer and reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24512160

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris.

Jul 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-08-7

Detail 23912564

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed while driving by establishment is open and operating after having to walk away from previous licensing inspection due to some corrections being needed. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23912563

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/. No handwashing sink near bulk ice machine in back room area. Operator is relocating the ice machine to front area soda machine. Operator must submit and update plans. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23912566

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 23912565

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured. Operator chain in back room. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23912562

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 23912567

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken