Sam’ in Brandon
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Fess: 2021 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Sam' 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.
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
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· 5 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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