SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3

7119 N US HWY 441, Ocala, FL 344751215

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD REST #3 INC · License: SEA5201930

SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 in Ocala, FL has 29 inspections on record with 249 total violations (8.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

29Inspections
249Violations
1Closures

Data current as of February 26, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3
DateReasonReopened
May 15, 2019 Roach & rodent activity 10:03:00

Inspection History (29)

Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Jul 8, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Dec 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
Jun 25, 2020 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 26, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

May 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
Jul 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Jul 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
Feb 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied
Feb 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
Aug 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 20, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2016 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 had?
SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 ever been shut down?
Yes, SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3?
The most frequently cited violations at SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #3 are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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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).

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Last verified: February 26, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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