TAYLOR SAMS
312 3 ST S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In food compartment sink: raw shrimp (70F – Cold Holding) Manager discarded on his own.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in corner of kitchen is blocked by bus tub. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter has pans in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean side drain boards of dish machine.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in preparation of toast with no hair restraint.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:30 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.