SAM'S SEAFOOD AND GRILL
3108 1 STREET · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw seafood over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samir and Sam **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-06-4Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed employee washing dishes in triple sink not sanitizing dishes. Educated Person in charge . Person in charge filled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in back kitchen area unlabeled bottles of chemicals. Person in charge stated it was degreaser and bleach and labeled both bottles accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in main kitchen area employee using 2nd compartment of triple sink to wash dishes,rinsing in 3rd compartment and mot sanitizing dishes. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge set up triple sink correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Fryer oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they had no deliveries today. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west end of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area above reach in cooler soiled microwave with dried food particles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.