Taylor Sams in St Petersburg

Last inspected:

312 3 St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Overview

Taylor Sams in St. Petersburg was emergency-closed on March 10, 2025 for fly activity. The facility has been cited across 9 inspections since July 2023 with 46 total violations, averaging 5.1 per inspection—roughly in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting (cited in 3 inspections), shell stock handling requirements (cited in 5 inspections), and handwashing violations. The facility received a disciplinary fine of $400. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though 10 violations were documented at that visit, including issues with employee health reporting and toxic substance control.

Most recent closure: March 10, 2025 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

9Inspections
46Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taylor Sams in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Taylor Sams in St Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Taylor Sams in St Petersburg
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:53:00

Taylor Sams in St Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Taylor Sams in St Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025033182 $400.00 Mar 10, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Taylor Sams in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Taylor Sams in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taylor Sams in St Petersburg last inspected?
Taylor Sams in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Taylor Sams in St Petersburg last shut down?
Taylor Sams in St Petersburg was last shut down on March 10, 2025 for fly 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 Taylor Sams in St Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Taylor Sams in St Petersburg are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Taylor Sams in St Petersburg had?
Taylor Sams in St Petersburg has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taylor Sams in St Petersburg find?
Taylor Sams in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taylor Sams in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
Yes, Taylor Sams in St Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has Taylor Sams in St Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taylor Sams in St Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Taylor Sams in St Petersburg been fined?
Taylor Sams in St Petersburg has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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