How many health inspections has SAM'S SUSHI had?

SAM'S SUSHI has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAM'S SUSHI ever been shut down?

Yes, SAM'S SUSHI has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SAM'S SUSHI?

The most frequently cited violations at SAM'S SUSHI are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

SAM'S SUSHI

7210 US 19 HWY N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAM'S SUSHI RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA6217945

SAM'S SUSHI in Pinellas Park, FL has 19 inspections on record with 250 total violations (13.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

19Inspections

250Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SAM'S SUSHI
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 17, 2024	Roach activity	11:08:00

Inspection History (19)

Apr 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Mar 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Aug 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Aug 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Aug 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 19, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAM'S SUSHI has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 13.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAM'S SUSHI had?: SAM'S SUSHI has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAM'S SUSHI ever been shut down?: Yes, SAM'S SUSHI has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SAM'S SUSHI?: The most frequently cited violations at SAM'S SUSHI are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: April 15, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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