SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD

Name: SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD
Address: 1320 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 76

1320 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2301882

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76 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 58 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 44 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 29, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucets in some handwash sink in the kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near waiter station.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of boxes of single-service items near ice bin. Manager removed bag.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (116F - Hot Holding); gravy (108F - Hot Holding)at steam table. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated. Final reading grits (188F - reheating); gravy (176F - reheating ).
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler across steam table soiled with food debris.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Walk in cooler floor soiled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling/ vents throughout the kitchen with accumulated dust. Also observed ceiling vents near waiter station soiled with dust.
[40-01-4] No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee open water bottle and pink cup stored next to waiter station. Coach manager.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table above to go items.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags stored on boxes if single service items. Operator removed items.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu with no indication.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
[12A-14-4] Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneeze and continue with service. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands at hand sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above chicken salad and lettuce in cooler across fryer. Operator segregated during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp: potato cooked (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Chef placed on flat top to be reheated.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers and freezers.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patty over raw swai filets. Operator segregated for proper storage.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above waiter station.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of 9/9. Operator voluntarily discarded.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs not in use on counter; less than 30 minutes. Employee placed in cooler.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled. Observed exterior of equipment soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.

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