How many health inspections has SAMI'S had?

SAMI'S has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAMI'S ever been shut down?

Yes, SAMI'S has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SAMI'S?

The most frequently cited violations at SAMI'S are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

SAMI'S

227 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island, FL 34145

Collier County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MARCO SUPERETTE INC · License: SEA2103634

SAMI'S in Marco Island, FL has 21 inspections on record with 165 total violations (7.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

165Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SAMI'S
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 25, 2022	Rodent activity	16:58:00

Inspection History (21)

Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Dec 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Jun 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Mar 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jul 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 32 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAMI'S has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Collier County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.24.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAMI'S had?: SAMI'S has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAMI'S ever been shut down?: Yes, SAMI'S has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SAMI'S?: The most frequently cited violations at SAMI'S are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: March 18, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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