Sams Club — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
21 stop-sale orders were issued at Sams Club locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
Sams Club operates 42 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 23 stop sale orders across 6 of its 42 locations and 284 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 3-501.16(A)(2) (Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or be), cited 17 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Sams Club: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-501.16(A)(2) | Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. | P | 17 |
| 6-501.11 | Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. | — | 15 |
| 2-303.11 | Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand | — | 13 |
| 6-301.11 | Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, po | Pf | 12 |
| 2-501.11 | Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event t | Pf | 11 |
Sams Club: Recent Stop-Sale Orders
A stop-sale order issued by FDACS prohibits the establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.
| Date | Product | Reason | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| retail display case cold holding unit | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equip | Sarasota |
Sams Club: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 1 | 43 |
| Bradenton | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Lady Lake | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| Naples | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| New Port Richey | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Panama City | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Pensacola | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Port Charlotte | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Apopka | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Brooksville | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cape Coral | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cocoa | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Doral | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kissimmee | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Melbourne | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Miramar | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocala | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Petersburg | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinellas Park | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Riverview | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Sanford | 1 | 14 | 41 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tampa | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Sams Club: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
Recently Inspected
- Petersburg — Apr 3, 2026
- Vero Beach — Apr 1, 2026
- Riverview — Mar 23, 2026
Sams Club FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Sams Club have under FDACS inspection?
- Sams Club has 42 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Sams Club received in Florida?
- Sams Club has received 23 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 6 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Sams Club locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Sams Club locations is 3-501.16(A)(2) — Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below, cited 17 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Sams Club received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 21 stop sale orders at Sams Club locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Sams Club in Florida?
- Sams Club retail locations in Florida are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees retail food stores, packaged food sales, and food distribution. Restaurant-format Sams Club locations may also be inspected by DBPR.
- What is a FDACS stop sale order?
- A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Stop-sale orders can affect individual products, batches, or entire product lines at a location.
Sams Club Florida Locations (42)
1500 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 4 insp · 10 violations Sam's Club Liquor Store # 8201
5300 30th St E Ste, Bradenton, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 8201
5300 30th St E, Bradenton, FL 7 insp · 15 violations Sam's Club #4818 (liquor Box)
13360 Cortez Blvd Ste, Brooksville, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Sam's Club #4857 (liquor Box) Establishment #: 369298
301 Sw Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 2 insp · 4 violations Crossmark at Sam's Club 4991
450 Townsend Rd, Cocoa, FL 4 insp · 5 violations Sam's Club #8138
1460 Cornerstone Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 6217
8425 Nw 13th Ter, Doral, FL 4 insp · 12 violations Sam's Club # 8130
5170 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Sam's Club # 6361
740 Beal Pkwy Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 5 insp · 13 violations Sam's Club #8155
4001 Sw 30th Place, Gainesville, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 8116
10690 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp · 8 violations Sam's Club # 8253
300 Busch Dr, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp · 4 violations Sam's Club # 4782
4763 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 3 insp · 4 violations Crossmark Inside Sam's Club #4998
755 North Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 1 insp Sam's Club #4998
755 Highway 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 5 insp · 13 violations Sam's Club # 6441
4600 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 2 insp · 8 violations · 4 stop orders Sam's Club # 4794
3530 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 4 insp · 6 violations Sam's Club # 8141
4255 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 4 insp · 18 violations · 1 stop orders Sam's Club # 7191
11700 Miramar Pkwy Ste 100, Miramar, FL 2 insp
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