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SAM'S COUNTRY BUFFET INC

1214 CAPITAL CIR SE STE D&E · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322105
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341358
DBPR license4702551

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed raw chicken stored next to debris filled wiping cloths.

#12High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed multiple staff not washing hands after touching soiled aprons.

#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored in t shirt bags in reach in cooler

#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs with produce in walk in cooler.

#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw eggs. Raw chicken over a covered pan of cooked potatoes in walki in cooler.

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 12:30pm in expo cooler, Pasta salad 50°, shredded cheese 51F, ham 53°, carrot slaw 49F per manager was prepped an hour ago before putting on line. Re temp at 1:56 pm, ham 44F, pasta salad 44F, carrot slaw 42F shredded cheese 44F

#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 130F, chicken gizzards 125F disposed of by manager, okra and tomatoes stew 109F per manager items cooked 2 hours ago, manager reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above.

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler opened more than 24 hours ago.

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green beans cans in hand washing sink near ice machine.

Basic 10

#1Basic21-19-4

Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout the establishment.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken in container on floor in walk in cooler.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between hand was sink and wall.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed equipment throughout kitchen grease and debris filled

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed monster energy drinks in reach in cooler.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken breasts thawing in a bucket with water.

#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.