SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD

Name: SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD
Address: 1320 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 83

1320 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2301882

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83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SAMS COUNTRY KITCHEN HOMESTEAD in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 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 33 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 24 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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 ).
[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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
[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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[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.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[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.

Warning Issued
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door.
[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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside of restroom; unsecured tanks. Operator wrapped with chain.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door exit with gap.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
[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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[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.

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