Sam's Club # in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

300 Busch Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Part of: Sams Club Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sam's Club #8253 in Jacksonville had 4 inspections on record between March 2023 and April 2025. A repeat high-priority violation was cited on April 23, 2025 for failure to follow the establishment's HACCP plan, specifically not adding vinegar when required by the special process approval. A focused inspection conducted on April 28, 2025 found no violations. The most recent inspection on April 28, 2025 was completed with no violations noted.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Sam's Club # in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: A retail quality assurance walk behind review was conducted on the Food Safety Inspector (FSI) previous inspection visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail area - Exit doors 8 and 9 not tight fitting.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Bakery department - Surfaces of muffin pans has excessive build up of grease deposits.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Employee personal clothing items stored on shelves in multiple areas of store.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Routine inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

8-103.12(A) Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(a) and 8-103.12(A) PPRepeat
Employee not following step on HACCP plan, not adding vinegar when needed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Initial Inspection Request #5094305

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sam's Club # in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Club # in Jacksonville last inspected?
Sam's Club # 8253 in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 28, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sam's Club # in Jacksonville had?
Sam's Club # 8253 in Jacksonville has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sam's Club # in Jacksonville find?
Sam's Club # 8253 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 28, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sam's Club # in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sam's Club # 8253 in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sam's Club # in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sam's Club # 8253 in Jacksonville are: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 4-601.11(B): Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B); 6-501.11: Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110.

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