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)
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2550 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 3 insp · 4 violations Sam's Club #6364 (liquor Box)
2550 Immokalee Rd Ste, Naples, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Sam's Club # 6448
4330 Us Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 7 insp · 5 violations Product Connections at Sam's Club 6448
4330 Us 19, New Port Richey, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 6335
3921 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 7 insp · 8 violations Sam's Club #4828 (liquor Box)
11920 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 4 insp · 8 violations · 1 stop orders Sam's Club # 6212
7701 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 8 insp · 35 violations Sam's Club # 6218
7810 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 8151
1707 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 4 insp · 7 violations Sam's Club #8151 (liquor Box)
1707 W 23rd St Ste, Panama City, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 8119
1250 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 10 insp · 15 violations Sam's Club #8119 (liquor Box)
1250 Airport Blvd Ste, Pensacola, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 4861
1725 34th St N St, Petersburg, FL 5 insp Product Connections at Sam's Club 6387
7001 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Sam's Club # 6445
17700 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 9 insp · 6 violations Sam's Club #6445 (liquor Box)
17700 Murdock Cir Ste, Port Charlotte, FL 1 insp Sam's Club # 4801
10385 Big Bend Rd, Riverview, FL 4 insp · 6 violations · 1 stop orders Sam's Club # 4785
1101 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 4 insp · 41 violations · 14 stop orders Sam's Club # 4772 Establishment #: 274053
300 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 5 insp · 6 violations · 2 stop orders Sam's Club #8120 (liquor Box) Establishment #: 296231
3122 Dick Wilson Blvd Ste, Tallahassee, FL 2 insp
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