Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead
Last inspected:
1320 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030Sam's Country Kitchen in Homestead averaged 12.6 violations per inspection across 27 inspections from November 2022 to January 2026, more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited repeatedly: chemical storage violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections; consumer advisory violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 4 of the last 6 inspections; employee health reporting violations appeared in 4 inspections since 2022; and food contact surface violations appeared in 5 inspections. The facility received one formal disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on May 11, 2017, for a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity stored inside the building. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 cited 27 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
12.6
violations / inspection
12.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019058129 | $200.00 | Sep 24, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead last inspected?
- Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead had?
- Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead find?
- Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead been fined?
- Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sams Country Kitchen Homestead in Homestead operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sam's Country Kitchen (2017).
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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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