SAMS SOUTHERN RESTAURANT

Name: SAMS SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
Address: 1965 LANE AVE S, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32210, US
Rating: 97.5

1965 LANE AVE S, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210

License #2609822

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97.5 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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SAMS SOUTHERN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 1, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 1, 2025 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned on cold running water.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat onion rings in back standing reach in freezer.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk stored in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed whisk.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door unable to self-close due to unattached self-closing arm.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed top of to-go box being used as scoop in fried okra in standing reach in freezer on cook line. Person in charge removed top.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored under chicken prep table.

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