Sami's in Marco Island
Last inspected:
227 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145Sami's, a 112-seat restaurant in Marco Island, has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity on March 25, 2022. Over 23 inspections dating back to at least 2016, the facility averaged 7.8 violations per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The establishment has accumulated 180 total violations and faced 2 disciplinary actions resulting in $800 in combined fines.
High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern throughout the facility's inspection history. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 7 inspections, management awareness violations in at least 5 inspections, and approved food source violations in at least 4 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations occurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, improper chemical storage, employee health reporting again, and improper hand and arm washing, yet the inspection was closed with no further action required. An inspection on August 4, 2023 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after high-priority hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations were found.
Most recent closure: March 25, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sami's in Marco Island: Comparison to Collier County Averages
Sami's in Marco Island: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sami's in Marco Island: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023053309 | $400.00 | Aug 4, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022014676 | $400.00 | Mar 25, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Sami's in Marco Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sami's in Marco Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sami's in Marco Island last inspected?
- Sami's in Marco Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sami's in Marco Island last shut down?
- Sami's in Marco Island was last shut down on March 25, 2022 for rodent 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 Sami's in Marco Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sami's in Marco Island are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sami's in Marco Island had?
- Sami's in Marco Island has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sami's in Marco Island find?
- Sami's in Marco Island was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sami's in Marco Island ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sami's in Marco Island has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 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 Sami's in Marco Island faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sami's in Marco Island has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Sami's in Marco Island been fined?
- Sami's in Marco Island has been fined a total of $800.00 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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