Inspection Report

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SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3

7119 N US HWY 441 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 344751215

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3427679
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8695724
DBPR license5201930

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately three live flies in kitchen area.

#7High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Hushpuppy mix on cook line with no time mark. Manager added 11:00 to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in cooler in server station soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on shelf over wine in reach in cooler. All moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near ice machine and standing water on floor in dish area. Manager stated pipe needs to be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops on cook line in water at 125F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice buckets soiled with pink substance. Exterior of reach in protien cooler and gaskets soiled with food debris.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in server station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.