Sam's ST Johns Seafood #3

7119 N US Hwy 441, Ocala, FL 34475 · Permanent Food Service · License 5201930

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate, repeat · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (1 repeat), 15 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -16
  • Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

16 violations found
  1. First visitOct 29, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    16 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 15 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

      Repeat violation

    Basic15

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Uncovered food near sink exposed to splash.

      Uncovered salmon on prep table next to cook-line hand wash sink exposed to splash from sink.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Serving scoop in water at 117. Employee moved container closer to heat.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Cook wearing watch not covered by gloves while preparing food.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Can opener rusted. Cutting boards grooved. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer shelves pitted with rust.

      Repeat violation

      Utensils in poor condition.

      Food bin with broken lip around perimeter of bin.

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Ice buildup in walk-in-freezer on shelves and cooling unit.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Dish racks soiled with lime buildup.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

      Cups in wall holder not protected or inverted.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Standing water in front reach-in-cooler.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Fly swatter hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.

      Fly swatter with dead fly attached touching box of food storage bags, hanging on rack over clean pans and a container of mayonnaise. Employee moved swatter.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

      Cove molding broken and missing in ware washing area. Cove molding missing at cook-line wall in corner.

      Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      Floor tiles missing along cook-line and at ware-washing area.

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Standing water along floor at cook-line.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled with dust and grease accumulations.

      Repeat violation

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Floor of walk-in-cooler soiled with old food debris and slime.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation5
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Single-service items1