Sams Oyster Bar and Grill

184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603960

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Grade A
Safety score 93 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 2, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: establishment has tags for the last three months.Intermediate · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 2 complaint inspection
    3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot)
    -7
  • Safety score93

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitOct 2, 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.

    3 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: establishment has tags for the last three months.

      However, none of the tags are dated with the date of the last oyster sold. Inspector gave corrective feedback to Owner/Operator for proper oyster tag procedures.

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: inspector gave advisory.

      Fixed on the spot

      Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: inspector gave advisory.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1