Sams Southern Restruant
2530 State Rd 207, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502235
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shell eggs over fully cooked burgers in reach in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs above washed and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Observed employee crack raw shell eggs onto griddle and grab clean plates without handwashing. Immediately discussed hand washing after cracking raw shell eggs and employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted for undercooked eggs. Provided advisory to person in charge to post.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed multiple spray bottles filled with red and blue liquids missing labels. Person in charge added labels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 31, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.