Sam’ in Brandon

Last inspected:

Fess: 2021 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
Overview

Sam' in Brandon has been subject to two stop-use orders for unsanitary equipment issued in April and May 2025. The April 4 order documented a grab-and-go reach-in cooler failing sanitation standards under FS 500.172; during that same focused inspection, raw chicken was found stored directly above raw beef in a walk-in cooler, and grab-and-go cold items including cakes, croissants, and salads were measured at internal temperatures of 44–51°F, exceeding the 41°F maximum for cold-held time/temperature control foods. Management voluntarily discarded the non-compliant product and corrected cross-contamination by relocating beef products. The cooler was repaired, checked, and released on May 1 following a second stop-use order. Across seven focused inspections between November 2023 and September 2025, the facility recorded zero total violations outside those enforcement orders, with most recent inspections in May, July, and September 2025 documenting zero violations and addressing prior concerns.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
7Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Sam’ in Brandon: FDACS Inspection History (7)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: PAUL LEWIS

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visit conducted per request#5138542.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)Repeat
Retail area: Mold-like build up on soda machine nozzles. COS: Nozzles were cleaned and sanitized.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail area: White and orange build-up outside of the soda machine ice chute.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: The issues described in request #5136364 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request# 5132864.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: THERESA GARRETTI

Comments: Request#5131280. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. GRAB AND GO REACH-IN COOLER WAS CHECKED AND RELEASED.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· 5 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: 62390

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Meat department: Pallet of raw chicken stored directly above raw beef in walk in cooler. COS, Beef products were relocated to avoid risk of cross contamination.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Cafe: Grab and go cold items (cakes, croissants, salads) probed internal temperature of 44-51F. COS. Product was voluntarily discarded by management. Repeat COS x Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.13 Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Cafe, Bakery: Insect control device installed above 3 compartment sink.
3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Retail area: condensation from reach in cooler dripping onto packaged food products.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Produce area: accumulation of water on floor not draining near produce area.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 4/4/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of SAM'S CLUB # 6403 hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) NICHOLAS SAWYER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES KATHERINE CENTENO, FRESH MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 4/4/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: THERESA GARRETT

Comments: Request# 5121614. The issues that were stated in the request were discussed with the manager.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELOHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST N

Person in charge: THERESA GARRETT

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Training inspection conducted at establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sam’ in Brandon: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Sam’ in Brandon
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…

Sam’ in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam’ in Brandon last inspected?
Sam’ in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 8, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sam’ in Brandon had?
Sam’ in Brandon has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sam’ in Brandon find?
Sam’ in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sam’ in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Sam’ in Brandon has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Sam’ in Brandon?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sam’ in Brandon are: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-202.13: Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13.

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