Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1965 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32210Sam's Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 326 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for fly activity. State records show one fire safety violation from 2017 when the facility operated as Gammy's, citing electrical wiring in disrepair and an open box in the kitchen. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in an $800 fine. Hand washing, utensil cleaning, and ventilation have been the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: September 14, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021044010 | $800.00 | Sep 14, 2021 | Tampa |
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Open box in kitchen.
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 Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections46 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville was last shut down on September 14, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 1, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Gammy's (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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