Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
4644 W Gandy Blvd Ste 10, Tampa, FL 33611Sam's Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa has a history of recurring compliance issues. Across 24 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 83 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection — well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 — yet the pattern shows persistent recurrence of specific high-priority violations. Consumer advisory violations (likely related to raw shellfish or undercooked items) appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations, indicating failures in staff training or oversight, appeared in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. In September 2025, an admin complaint was recommended following a routine inspection that cited 3 violations. The most recent inspection on September 24, 2025 was completed with no further action and found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 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· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa had?
- Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa find?
- Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 24, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sams Pizza & Deli Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Subway #5812 (2016).
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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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