SAMS OYSTER BAR AND GRILL
184 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
License #5603960
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Solid Health Score
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SAMS OYSTER BAR AND GRILL in FORT WALTON BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 3 total violations — 3 major.
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The latest inspection on October 2, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 0 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: inspector gave advisory.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: establishment has tags for the last three months. However, none of the tags are dated with the date of the last oyster sold. Inspector gave corrective feedback to Owner/Operator for proper oyster tag procedures.
- [02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: inspector gave advisory.
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