Wildwood, Sumter County

SAMMYS ITALIAN RESTAURANT

9668 N HWY 301, Wildwood, FL 34785

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jun 2, 2025
City
Wildwood
County
Sumter
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Jun 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 23802495

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23802498

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front line

22-20-5

Detail 23802497

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice bin at soda machine

14-09-4

Detail 23802496

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front line

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

29-37-4

Detail 23433717

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishwash sink is lower than the flood rim of the sink.

29-42-4

Detail 23433714

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.

22-02-4

Detail 23433718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23433710

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with grooves in kitchen.

14-71-4

Detail 23433715

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used as handle to reach in freezer on cookline.

12B-07-4

Detail 23433711

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 23433716

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff working in kitchen do not have hair restraints or beard guard.

10-14-5

Detail 23433719

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 23433720

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sink sign in men's room

35B-04-4

Detail 23433712

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door by restrooms has gap under the door.

02D-01-5

Detail 23433713

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22749236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lasagna Marinara sauce Stuffed shells Manicotti Pizza sauce In walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F overnight. No temperatures documented. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22749237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F, no temperature documentation. lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); manicotti (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed shells (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Operator states items were delivered this morning 10:45am Deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding) Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22749233

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter in server area. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22749235

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in pizza area Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22749234

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22494362

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator primed machine 50ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22494363

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over soup in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22494360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Ragu, garlic butter, garlic in oil. Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22494365

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 22494364

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep tables in kitchen

14-17-4

Detail 22494361

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 23

01B-01-4

Detail 21923441

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomatoes Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 21923459

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21923444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressings in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen area Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21923457

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (46F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states the sauce was out on counter. Operator stored in walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21923438

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side

11-27-4

Detail 21923458

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21923439

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to prep sink in kitchen area blocked with table.

16-37-1

Detail 21923455

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21923445

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21923451

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21923440

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler. Operator dated for Saturday 4/8 Corrected On-Site

53B-03-5

Detail 21923449

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 5 employees with Illinois Serve safe certificates

22-20-5

Detail 21923448

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21923446

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in bulk seasonings in dry storage Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21923456

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen area

06-09-1

Detail 21923443

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi filets

08B-20-4

Detail 21923437

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans on can rack

10-07-4

Detail 21923453

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 88F water at cook line

51-13-4

Detail 21923442

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 21923454

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

12B-13-4

Detail 21923450

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Energy drink in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21923447

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in cook line area

14-20-4

Detail 21923452

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf of prep table under slicer

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 21325222

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked onions in glass door vertical cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 21325233

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pooled eggs

03A-02-5

Detail 21325229

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator took lid off sausage to chill recheck 43 corrected on-site pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) see stop sale

41-10-4

Detail 21325230

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Perfume stored in cabinet with silverware and deli paper in dining area

41-27-4

Detail 21325219

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm in beverage station and front server station. Operator added water 100ppm in both. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21325225

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Cutting board in front line area

16-37-1

Detail 21325223

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips

02C-02-5

Detail 21325226

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and cooked pasta sauce. Operator dated items. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21325234

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. souffle cups in bulk salt and sugar

36-73-4

Detail 21325231

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks in dry storage area Ceiling vent and light fixture soiled in dry storage area

08B-38-4

Detail 21325220

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of banana peppers in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf

05-09-4

Detail 21325228

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler in cook line area

31B-04-4

Detail 21325224

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in prep area Hand wash sinks in both restrooms

12B-13-4

Detail 21325232

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Glass door vertical cooler

25-32-4

Detail 21325221

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Croutons in garlic container

25-06-4

Detail 21325227

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in back storage area near the restrooms

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20938897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1:00pm butter (75F - Cold Holding) was moved to cooler for quick freezer dawn 1:30 pm butter ( 40F- Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20938896

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener operator had can opener cleaned.

16-37-1

Detail 20938893

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 20938895

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, chicken, veal and pasta.

08B-49-4

Detail 20938894

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gator aid stored with restaurant food in tall Berg glass door reach in cooler. Operator removed beverages from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20938898

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil in dry stockroom. Operater moved oil off the floor in dry stockroom. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20938899

Basic - Food stored on floor. Spaghetti sauce on the floor. Operator moved food from floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 11

22-39-4

Detail 20515487

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. 400 ppm.

12A-10-4

Detail 20515483

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.

12A-02-4

Detail 20515479

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 20515482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2:00 pm lettuce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (56°F); Swiss cheese (59°F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (84°F - Cold Holding)food was moved to walk in cooler for quick cool down. 2:45 pm lettuce (44°F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (46°F); Swiss cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (44°F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20515485

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. White fish, squid, clams, shrimp.

53A-03-7

Detail 20515488

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-02-4

Detail 20515480

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. * slicer * mixer head

31B-02-4

Detail 20515489

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any of the three Hans sinks

53B-01-5

Detail 20515486

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20515484

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

12B-07-4

Detail 20515481

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table