Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
4745 22 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711Sam's Gyro & Seafood in St. Petersburg has been inspected 24 times since late 2022, accumulating 193 violations and averaging 8.0 violations per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has received five disciplinary actions totaling $2,200 in fines. High-priority violations have been chronic, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), repeated hand washing and hand/arm washing failures (at least 8 inspections), management awareness violations (at least 6 inspections), and improper food contact surface sanitation (at least 5 inspections). A spike of 36 violations on August 13, 2025 included seven high-priority findings spanning cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and toxic substance control. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 15 violations including two high-priority findings for hand washing and employee health reporting, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018059449 | $800.00 | Oct 30, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018021120 | $400.00 | Mar 20, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018005300 | $400.00 | Dec 21, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016002753 | $400.00 | Dec 17, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015044425 | $200.00 | Sep 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg had?
- Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg find?
- Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Sams Gyro & Seafood INC in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 5 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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