SAMS SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
1965 LANE AVE S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat onion rings in back standing reach in freezer.
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk stored in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed top of to-go box being used as scoop in fried okra in standing reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge removed top. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door unable to self-close due to unattached self-closing arm.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored under chicken prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.