What is Sams Country Kitchen Homestead's health inspection score?

Sams Country Kitchen Homestead has a SafeDine safety score of 21 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sams Country Kitchen Homestead last inspected?

Sams Country Kitchen Homestead was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sams Country Kitchen Homestead have?

Sams Country Kitchen Homestead has 76 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sams Country Kitchen Homestead safe to eat at?

Sams Country Kitchen Homestead has a safety score of 21/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sams Country Kitchen Homestead serve?

Sams Country Kitchen Homestead serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sams Country Kitchen Homestead

Name: Sams Country Kitchen Homestead
Address: 1320 N KROME AVE, Homestead, 33030
Rating: 21

1320 N KROME AVE, Homestead

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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American•Homestead

Ranked #303 of 330 in HomesteadBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-87

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-29 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 13/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (21/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1320 N KROME AVE, Homestead, FL 33030

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

13 basic

Nov

Sep 2025

1 inspections

7 high priority

3 intermediate

16 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

14 basic

Dec

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

14 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Routine - Food1 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High1 Med14 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−18 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied(2x)−4

Base deductions−73 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

2 Med14 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−86 pts

High Priority (3)

−60 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−16 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−86 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

7 High3 Med16 Basic

26 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−152 pts

High Priority (7)

−110 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound condition(2x)Risk Factor−20
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (5)

−22 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−152 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

3 High2 Med13 Basic

18 total

34/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2

Base deductions−75 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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