Marco Island Restaurant Inspection

Sami's

227 N COLLIER BLVD, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145

Latest published DBPR result

Call Back - Complied

July 27, 2026 · Routine - Food

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic

No correction flags listed in the published notes.

Unofficial routine score: 80/100 · BBased on 5 routine inspections in the past 2 years.How this summary works →

Latest Published Visit

July 27, 2026

High priority0
Intermediate0
Basic1
Total findings1
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Basic 14-69-4

From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-27: There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer at the bar..

WarningTime Extended
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Earlier Visits

5 earlier visits on file

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July 24, 2026Routine - Food 5 findings

Official resultWarning Issued

High priority1
Intermediate1
Basic3
Total5
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 03A-02-5

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pizza station make table cooler pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (36F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the contents of the cooler.

Warning
Intermediate 41-17-4

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dishwashing area.

Warning
Basic 14-69-4

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer at the bar.

Warning
Basic 21-04-4

In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. There is a wet wiping towel under a cutting board in the salad station.

Warning
Basic 31B-04-4

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the grill area.

Warning
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January 28, 2026Routine - Food 10 findings

DBPR reported name: Sami's

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority2
Intermediate4
Basic4
Total10
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 08A-05-6

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the drawer cooler in the dinner kitchen raw veal is stored above spinach, roasted peppers and artichokes. Operator moved items to proper storage.

Corrected On-Site
High Priority 03B-01-6

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan on top of the steam table gyro meat (112F - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded the gyro meat.

Intermediate 27-19-4

Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no water pressure at the hot water faucet of the hand washing sink in the prep area.

Intermediate 31A-09-4

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a glass rack blocking access to the hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Operator moved the glass rack.

Corrected On-Site
Intermediate 31B-03-4

No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at the hand washing sink in the dish washing area and in the grill area. Operator provided soap at the hand washing sinks.

Corrected On-Site
Intermediate 31B-06-4

Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. The soap dispenser in the prep area is in operable.

Basic 22-20-5

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.

Basic 14-01-5

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a pan of corn starch and a plastic ramekin inside a container of feta cheese. Operator discarded the ramekins.

Corrected On-Site
Basic 31B-04-4

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign posted at the hand washing sink in the dish washing area.

Basic 23-03-4

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters above the grill.

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August 7, 2025Routine - Food 5 findings

DBPR reported name: Sami's

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority2
Intermediate1
Basic2
Total5
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 03D-02-5

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the bottom of the three door make table in the pizza station cooked shaved beef (55F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling). Per operator the beef was cooked the previous day. See stop sale.

High Priority 01B-02-5

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the bottom of the three door make table in the pizza station cooked shaved beef (55F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling). Per operator the beef was cooked the previous day. See stop sale.

Intermediate 31B-02-4

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels.

Basic 32-05-4

Bathroom facility in disrepair. The toilet in the men's restroom is leaking water. Operator closed off the men's restroom.

Corrective Action Taken
Basic 10-17-4

In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between two make table coolers in the salad station. Operator removed the knife.

Corrected On-Site
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March 18, 2025Routine - Food 5 findings

DBPR reported name: Sami's

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority1
Intermediate1
Basic3
Total5
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 12A-29-4

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled their cellphone then handled containers of cut onions and shredded cheese without washing their hands.

Intermediate 31A-09-4

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are strainers in the hand washing sink at the bar and in the dish washing area the hand washing sink is blocked by a garbage can and glass racks. Operator cleared both hand washing sinks

Corrected On-Site
Basic 40-06-5

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on top of the naked table in the grill area.

Basic 23-03-4

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There used to be a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.

Basic 35B-07-4

Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. The air curtains at the bar are not in operation with the roll up window open. The open kitchen is exposed to the possibility of small flying insects. Operator turned on the air curtain.

Corrected On-Site
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October 21, 2024Routine - Food 8 findings

DBPR reported name: Sami's

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority2
Intermediate3
Basic3
Total8

Summary findings are available below. Detailed inspector observations have not been downloaded yet.

1

Food from an approved sourceDBPR category 01

1

Labels, date marking, or consumer advisoryDBPR category 02

1

Food time and temperature controlDBPR category 03

1

Food dispensing utensilsDBPR category 10

1

Handwashing and hygienic practicesDBPR category 12

2

Dishwashing facilities and test kitsDBPR category 16

1

Wiping cloths and laundry facilitiesDBPR category 21

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DBPR license
2103634
Format
Seating
Seats listed
112
Inspection history
6 visits
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About The Score

How this score works

Based on 5 routine inspections in the past 2 years. Each routine visit starts at 100, minus 8 points per high-priority finding, 3 per intermediate, and 1 per basic. We average visits at full weight through 180 days, half weight at 181–365 days, and quarter weight at 366–730 days. Follow-ups and other non-routine visits are shown separately, without score bonuses or extra penalties. This is our summary—not a Florida DBPR grade or a statement of current conditions. Full scoring methodology →

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