SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC Health Score — St. Petersburg, FL

4745 22 AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 6
Inspected 8/13/2026
St. Petersburg avg 90 / 100
D
53 / 100
Concerning

Multiple high-risk violations in the same category suggest a recurring issue, not an isolated incident.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most St. Petersburg restaurants score 90 or above.

6 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 2 minor issues found

Inspected August 13, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in St. Petersburg. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
6
Moderate
1
Minor
2

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) ×3
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented

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Frequently Asked Questions

SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC's most recent inspection on August 13, 2026 found 9 violations including 6 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 53/100 (Grade D).

SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC's inspection on August 13, 2026 uncovered 6 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 9 violations is detailed above.

SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC was last inspected on August 13, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC's ClearScore of 53/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of St. Petersburg restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 9 violations at SAMS GYRO & SEAFOOD INC: 1. Approved source 2. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 3. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS). See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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