Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose

Last inspected:

840 N State Road 21, Melrose, FL 32666
Overview

Sam's Discount Liquor #5 in Melrose is a minor outlet prepackaged food facility with 2 inspections on record. An operating permit inspection in May 2025 identified 3 violations, including a repeat citation for lack of written procedures for employees responding to vomit or diarrhea discharge. A focused inspection in October 2025 reviewed hemp and kratom products and found no violations. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection was conducted to review Hemp and Kratom products pre request number 5140785.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 3 violations· Operating Without Permit

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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles through out store.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
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Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose last inspected?
Sams Discount Liquor #5 in Melrose was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 21, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose had?
Sams Discount Liquor #5 in Melrose has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose find?
Sams Discount Liquor #5 in Melrose was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Sams Discount Liquor #5 in Melrose has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sams Discount Liquor in Melrose?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sams Discount Liquor #5 in Melrose are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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