Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #6

7949 NORMANDY BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3499580
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8881285
DBPR license2612799

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 7, 2024 3:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 8, 2024 8:54 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near fryers not in use near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw shrimp in walk-in cooler with date marking of 9/23. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches at drain under dry storage area next to three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven on cook line with food debris build up. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at mop sink near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf under prep table on cook line next to food items. Employee moved to designated storage areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mold like substance on floor around equipment not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. Walls around mop sink with mold like substance build up. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Standing water on floor around unused equipment at back of establishment near walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook station. Excess grease build up on fryers not in use at back of establishment by walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused equipment items stored in back of establishment by walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.