Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SAM'S SEAFOOD AND GRILL

1118 W DR MLK JR BLVD · SEFFNER · Hillsborough County · FL 33584

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3719440
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13757933
DBPR license3918115

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of black beans deeply dented on can rack. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cooked pasta stored under raw shrimp on cook line. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Manager adjusted storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallon of fabuloso stored on shelf next to bottled drinks. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink where green spray hose is attached .

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks and fan covers have mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.