SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD
1320 N KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-14-4High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneeze and continue with service. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above chicken salad and lettuce in cooler across fryer. Operator segregated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patty over raw swai filets. Operator segregated for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs not in use on counter; less than 30 minutes. Employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp: potato cooked (90F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu with no indication. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles soiled. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above waiter station. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags stored on boxes if single service items. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table above to go items. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.