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.
Data current as of February 26, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jul 8, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Jan 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Jul 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Dec 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Feb 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jun 25, 2020 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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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
High Priority Violations
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May 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
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May 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Jul 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Jul 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Feb 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Feb 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Aug 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Apr 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Oct 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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
High Priority Violations
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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