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SAM'S SEAFOOD AND GRILL

3108 1 STREET, BRADENTON, FL 34208

License #5105827

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Latest inspection
July 28, 2026 · 8 findings · 4 critical
Routine - Food
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1
Clean inspections
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0
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The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed in ice machine bin mold like substance.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler cheese (49F - Cold Holding); hard eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that the product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge removed food to the fill line.
  • [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.observed in main kitchen area employee grabbed raw seafood with gloves on,removed gloves, put on clean gloves and grabbed a single service item.educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing.employee discarded single service,removed gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
  • [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked chicken.Person in charge removed raw chicken.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.
  • [12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap in the 3 compartment sink. Person in charge had employee wash with soap in handwashing sink.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed throughout kitchen and front service area. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered.observed in reach in cooler in Main kitchen area multiple foods not covered.Person in charge covered all.
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