SAMBA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
6115-6119 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator filled the three compartment sink for proper sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. The raw beef was properly stored. Observed cooked bacon stored in the same container as raw pork in the walk in cooler. The cooked bacon was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a trash can lid then handle the food contact surface of a utensil without changing gloves. The employee washed the utensil and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a cart. The operator moved the cart allowing access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the cutting surface of the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in the kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handles between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:51 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.