SAM’S COUNTRY BUFFET INC Inspection – February 17, 2026

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours inside reach in cooler behind buffet line: Egg salad 51F Pasta salad 50F Coleslaw 49F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish rag stored inside hand sink near buffet line.

#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **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 drinks stored on prep table inside kitchen.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen next to prep table.

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