SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC
4745 22 AVE S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) dented can of cocktail sauce (1) dented can of dolmades **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken gizzards inside walk-in cooler stored above case of sour cream. Operator relocated chicken to a lower shelf and elevated sour cream above gizzards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control(TPHC) for safety food. Establishment is utilizing time to hold cooked chicken wings and thawed French fries on cook line. Operator advising he is using 4 hour periods however lacks a written plan. Inspector provided TPHC written application and guidelines. Additionally inspector walked operator through written plans for the items he uses on time. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus inside drink cooler in front of walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator to date mark items prepared on site. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Container of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated and elevated items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket with black mold-like substance along North wall of cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.