SAM'S COUNTRY BUFFET INC
1214 CAPITAL CIR SE STE D&E · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fish in walk in cooler. Owner stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade dirty. Owner cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test strips for chlorine dish machine.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser, no label near ice machine. Owner labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near ice machine not secured. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting in ware wash area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in 3 reach in freezers near restrooms.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on housing of soda dispenser, front line. Owner cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, near fryer. Owner stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, cornmeal near fryers and sugar on front line, no label. Owner labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:38 PM.
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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.