Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner
Last inspected:
1118 W Dr Mlk Jr Blvd, Seffner, FL 33584Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner has accumulated 65 violations across 15 inspections since 2019, averaging 4.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring violations, with the most recent inspection in March 2026 finding 6 violations. The restaurant received one disciplinary action totaling $320 in fines. Top violations include improper cleaning of multi-use utensils (9 instances), ventilation issues (5), and time-temperature control failures (4).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072926 | $320.00 | Jul 28, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner last inspected?
- Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner had?
- Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner find?
- Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner ever been shut down?
- No, Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner been fined?
- Sam's Seafood and Grill in Seffner has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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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