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SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #6

7949 NORMANDY BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3600643
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10883673
DBPR license2612799

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat corn dogs in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish items stored over raw whole-muscle intact beef held under consumer advisory in walk-in cooler. Raw beef is sliced in house into steaks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on underside of drying rack above three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with bleach stored on prep shelf on cook line. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on prep shelf above three compartment sink in wait station. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwave door in disrepair on front side of cook line.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors under soiled dish delivery shelf in dish area. Soiled walls behind cook station. Soiled ceilings throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris build in oven on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door at seafood station. Soiled hood filters above cook like. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table next to oven.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.