Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
2530 State Rd 207, Saint Augustine, FL 32086Sam's Southern Restaurant in Saint Augustine has accumulated 171 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and roach activity. In October 2024, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding 15 violations with 4 high-priority items, then returned multiple times over consecutive days when the facility failed to comply. Fire safety records document two tabletop fryers operating without a hood suppression system, a hazard cited under the prior operator name Zuri's NY Style Pizza in 2023. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine.
Most recent closure: October 14, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (2)
Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020046978 | $400.00 | Sep 17, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Establishment has two table top fryers with no hood system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections40 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between October 14, 2024 and October 17, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine was last shut down on October 14, 2024 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine are: Clean multi-use utensils, Premises clean, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine had?
- Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine find?
- Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sams Southern Restruant in Saint Augustine operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Zuri's Ny Style Pizza (2023).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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