Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

2015 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Overview

Sammy Yemariyam LLC operates as a convenience store with limited food service in Jacksonville. On January 30, 2026, an inspection for an operating permit identified 11 violations, including two high-priority citations. Two stop-sale orders issued that same date required the immediate removal of time/temperature control products that had not been maintained at the required 135°F or above for hot holding. Both products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. During the inspection, raw bacon and raw eggs that were stored directly over ready-to-eat products were moved to appropriate storage during the visit. Additional violations included the person in charge being unable to provide proof of employee illness reporting training or answer questions related to foodborne illness prevention, the absence of written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup, and a handwashing sink in the warewash area that lacked soap. The soap was stocked during the inspection. This was the only inspection on record for this facility.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
11Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 11 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Raw bacon and raw eggs stored directly over ready to eat products. COS: All raw products moved to an appropriate place during inspection. x Print Date: 1/30/2026 Page 1 of 3 19 P Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P Observation: Retail: Boiled peanuts being hot held observed with an internal temperature of 61 degrees F and 101 degrees F. Cos: Boiled peanuts voluntarily discarded by the person in charge. Stop sale order issued see order. x
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Management unable to provide proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness that is transmissible through food. Health recommendation for Managers and Food Employee Agreement was provided for guidance.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
This food establishments does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Warewash area: Hand washing sink not stocked with soap. COS: Soap stocked at sink during inspection.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112
Storage area: Sticky trap with dead insects observed
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Walk in cooler: Beverages stored directly on the floor. COS: Food items moved to an appropriate location during inspection.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail: Multiple damaged ceiling tiles observed.
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
Walk in cooler: Build up of dust and dirt on fans in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler: build up of dust, dirt and food debris on floor in walk in cooler.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Establishment open and operating without a valid food permit. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville: 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 Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville last inspected?
Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 30, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville had?
Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville find?
Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 30, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sammy Yemariyam LLC in Jacksonville are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

Nearby Establishments to Sammy Yemariyam LLC

Stories You May Have Missed Jacksonville

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Sammy Yemariyam LLC. How we collect and verify this data.