PINEAPPLE SAM'S CAFE
18976 E HWY 40 · SILVER SPRINGS · Marion County · FL 34488
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-17-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ham and turkey in reach in cooler
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach in make table: raw pork over ham. Raw shell eggs over collards. Moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on kitchen floor. Cook killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. More than 19 dry hard droppings in cabinets under hand sink. More than 50 dry hard droppings on shelf near reach in cooler in kitchen. More than 50 dry hard droppings on floor under reach in cooler near ware wash area. More than 50 dry hard droppings on floor in mop sink/storage room. More than 50 dry hard droppings under reach in freezers in kitchen. Four soft moist droppings on shelves in outside storage room.
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Paper and napkins shredded on shelf under unused grill in outdoor dry storage room.
Intermediate 5
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in ladies room
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unit on cookline. Also, around gaskets in unit.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee
02B-02-4Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Not on any menu.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler: ham, turkey, pasta, milk, collards. All items opened or prepared 24 hours prior or before. Ham and turkey opening dates are unknown. Stop sale issued, dates added to other items **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 12
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. In kitchen area
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under triple sink.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In several areas near back door
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor at front counter. Three dead roaches in cabinet under hand wash sink. Three dead roaches on trap near back door. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen near reach in freezer.
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Pack of cigarettes on prep table in kitchen
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Glasses in server station.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster sitting in grass.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Mop sink is not accessible for employees to use. Blocked by metal rack and hot water tank. Also, hot water tank leaking,
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door does not seal when closed. Also, hole in screen door. Screen does not fully cover the window in ware wash area.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, refilled then 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 AM.
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.