Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
3501 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Sam's Gyros & Seafood in St. Petersburg has been inspected 25 times on record with 192 total violations, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented across multiple inspections, including recurring failures in shell stock requirements (cited at least 4 times), consumer advisories (cited at least 5 times), hand washing compliance (cited at least 3 times), chemical storage (cited at least 3 times), and food contact surface sanitation (cited at least 4 times). A complaint-based inspection on September 9, 2025 identified 48 violations including three high-priority findings: toxic substance control, food in good condition, and shell stock requirements. The facility has not been emergency-closed. All recent inspections have been closed with no further action required, though the violation rate indicates persistent compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 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· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections38 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg had?
- Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg find?
- Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on September 9, 2025 with 21 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Sam's Gyros & Seafoof in St. Petersburg 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 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.
- 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.
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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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