How many inspections has Sam's Club # in Pensacola had?

Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sam's Club # in Pensacola find?

Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Sam's Club # in Pensacola had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Sam's Club # in Pensacola

Name: Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 6, 2025

1250 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504

Santa Rosa County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Sam's East INC (sam)
FDACS Estab #: 394085

Part of: Sams Club Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sam's Club #8119 in Pensacola has 10 FDACS inspections on record between October 2022 and October 2025, with a total of 8 violations, all corrected on site. The facility experienced two priority violations in March 2023: raw sausage stored directly above ready-to-eat foods in the dairy and meat walk-in cooler, and charcoal stored above ready-to-eat food on the retail floor. Both items were moved and stored properly during the inspection. A temperature control violation for retail sushi was also documented in October 2023, when an internal temperature of 44°F was measured in a reach-in cooler; the sushi was removed from the retail floor for further cooling to the required 41°F or below. The facility underwent focused inspections in response to consumer complaints and compliance requests in December 2022, September 2023, and April and October 2025, all of which resulted in zero violations. A focused inspection in August 2024 approved a new sushi preparation kiosk that met minimum construction standards. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 was a focused visit addressing issues from a prior request, with no violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

10FDACS Insp.

15Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 6, 2025

Sam's Club # in Pensacola: FDACS Inspection History (10)

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Oct 6, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MICHAEL MARTIR

Comments: The issues described in request # 5140166 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 8, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5129994were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Aug 5, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN PEEBLES

Comments: This focused visit report is in result of request to inspect new kiosk processing location for Sushi preparation in Sam's Club. New location meets minimum construction standards and Sushi preparation in this area is Approved.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 3 inspections

Oct 13, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MATTHEW QADER, FRANCHISEE ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP

Retail sushi reach in cooler: Sushi with and internal temperature of 44 degrees F. COS. Sushi was removed from the retail floor for further cooling down to 41 degrees. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Sushi prep station: Food service employee was wearing a watch. COS. Food service employee removed watch.

Sep 15, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMARA JOSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: COOL Review FL23N2811

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . BILL LOONEY, MANAGER ROBERT KENISTON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Dairy and meat walk in cooler: Raw sausage stored over ready to eat foods. COS. Raw sausage was moved and stored properly. x

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail floor: Charcoal stored above ready to eat food. COS. Charcoal was moved and stored properly. x Print Date: 3/7/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Various locations: Several food service employees without proper beard guards. COS. Beard guards were acquired during inspection. x

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)

Cold prep room: Wet wiping clothes stored on metal rack in between uses. COS. Wet wiping clothes were removed from service and put in laundry bin. x

3-304.12(C)(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)(F)

Meat room: In use knife stored in between dirty wall and electrical conduit on wall. COS. In use knife was removed from service to be cleaned. x

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Cold prep room: Employee personal jacket stored on clean equipment rack. COS. Jacket was removed and stored properly. x

2022 — 4 inspections

Dec 1, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NGUYEN NORRELL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused visit is in conjunction with request 5088221. The issues described in request # 5088221 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMARA JOSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Request #5086055: discussed the consumer complaint with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NGUYEN NORRELL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Provided: Employee Health Guide and Employee Reporting Agreement, Requirements for Written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea incidents and an electronic copy of Inspection Report.

Risk-Based Violations

3-403.11(B) Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F within 2 hours; or not rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating. 3-403.11(B) and (D) PP

Retail area: observed pulled chicken sample served to customer after being heated. When temperature was taken of product from several locations in the container, the range was from 113 F to 171 F. COS: the pulled chicken was reheated according to proper procedures until the temperature of all parts was 165 F. x

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Observed no verifiable employee notification process. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail area: observed spinach dip being held for sampling at an internal temperature of 43 F. COS: Spinach dip was returned to the cooler until returned to 41 F or below. Larger pan of ice was used for the ice bath x

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 PfPf

Observed no written policy for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea incidents. o Print Date: 9/7/2022 Page 1 of 3

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Retail area: observed hand wash sink blocked by pallet of plants: COS: pallet of plants moved during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Retail area: observed ice cream scoop being stored and used from a container of water that was not running, COS: scoop was removed from service and container of water was removed. New scoop stored in the ice cream with the handle not resting in the food. x

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Observed no 2022 Food Permit available, permit present was for a different Crossmark. Computer records indicate Food Permit in good standings. o

Aug 17, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMARA JOSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Request 5083300: Discussed Consumer Complaint with management. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sam's Club # in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Club # in Pensacola last inspected?: Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 6, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sam's Club # in Pensacola had?: Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sam's Club # in Pensacola find?: Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sam's Club # in Pensacola had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sam's Club # in Pensacola?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sam's Club # 8119 in Pensacola are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.