Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAMI'S

227 N COLLIER BLVD · MARCO ISLAND · Collier County · FL 34145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3140351
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7714982
DBPR license2103634

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 25, 2022 2:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 25, 2022 4:58 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored over raw whole muscle beef and ground beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the dish washing area there are 11 rodent droppings on top of the dish washing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cooks line, garlic in oil 49F cold holding. Per the operator the garlic was chopped one hour ago, operator moved the garlic to the make table cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink between the grill area and the prep area is blocked by shelving and a garbage can. The hand washing sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a table. This is a repeat violation from 7/13/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.there are multiple employees preparing food with no hair restraint. This is a repeat violation from 7/13/2021. Employee tied up their hair and put on a hairnet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. There is food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cooks line utensils are in standing water at 81F. Operator moved the container of utensils to the flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation. The roll up window between the bar and the outside is open with the air curtain off during operation when food is prepared in a kitchen exposed to outside elements. Operator closed the roll up window. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.