St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

TAYLOR SAMS

312 3 ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Apr 2, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-15-4

Detail 24487354

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Caramelized onions and red peppers cooling in containers that were covered. The employees uncovered the food items and placed into walk in cooler to bring down the temperatures. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24487355

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can with boxes stacked on top of it blocking the handsink in prep area. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24487353

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks were tied down during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24487356

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored at front counter next to register. Item was moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24487357

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting at ice machine.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-07-4

Detail 24139742

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 78 degree water on cook line. Manager sent utensils back to be washed and sanitized. Utensils are now stored without water. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23764089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over scrambled egg rolls in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved pooled eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23764090

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23764088

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups at front counter. Employee removed cups. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23764086

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on upright reach in cooler on cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 23764085

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook rite oven on cook line soiled with burning on food debris. Employee cleaned oven during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23764087

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ne employees must wash hands sign at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced sign. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23617477

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 30 live flies in the rear of the prep area of the kitchen. Flies are landing on the ceiling, walls, and open single service item cases. 4 live flies on the walls in the server station in between the prep area and the cooks line. No flies landing on food contact surfaces or food observed.

02B-01-5

Detail 23617474

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and eggs any style need to be identified as raw or undercooked on menu

31B-02-4

Detail 23617479

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23617475

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several portion cups and ramekins and bowls used as scoops in food containers

12B-07-4

Detail 23617476

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on cooks line near orders being made Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23617478

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23232171

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 23058769

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched their ear and continued to work with food without washing hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23058767

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

41-15-5

Detail 23058777

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine and stored on cutting board. Manager removed from cutting board and corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23058776

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23058778

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23058766

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from three compartment sink blocked by cleaning supplies. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23058770

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23058772

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23058765

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23058774

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23058764

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from double door oven has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23058773

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to burners. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23058771

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored in floor underneath hand wash sink. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23058775

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven across from three compartment sink has built up food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23058763

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top of oven not inverted for protection. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23058768

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22150586

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In food compartment sink: raw shrimp (70F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded on his own.

11-27-4

Detail 22150581

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22150587

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 22150579

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in corner of kitchen is blocked by bus tub. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22150584

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter has pans in it. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22150580

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

11-26-1

Detail 22150577

Intermediate - 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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22150585

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on clean side drain boards of dish machine.

13-03-4

Detail 22150582

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in preparation of toast with no hair restraint.

22-08-4

Detail 22150583

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 22150578

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water.