Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1855 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206Sam's Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 235 violations across 33 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.1 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. Most frequently cited violations involve single-use items, clean multi-use utensils, and chemical storage. In August 2021, inspectors documented an administrative complaint with 24 violations in a single visit, followed by a callback the next day with 8 additional violations.
Most recent closure: March 27, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (2)
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019008243 | $200.00 | Dec 11, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2019018904 | $400.00 | Mar 27, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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
— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections21 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections24 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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 April 9, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville was last shut down on March 27, 2019 for roach 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: Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 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 April 9, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
- Has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville been fined?
- Sams Southern Restaurant in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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