How many health inspections has SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE had?

SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE ever been shut down?

No, SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE

4644 W GANDY BLVD STE 10, Tampa, FL 33611

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAMS PIZZA & DELI LLC · License: SEA3909392

SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE in Tampa, FL has 21 inspections on record with 80 total violations (3.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

80Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Feb 25, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE had?: SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE ever been shut down?: No, SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at SAMS PIZZA & DELI CAFE are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 25, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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