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SIMMONS RIB SHACK

109 11 STREET, Havana FL 32333

Last inspected Mar 31, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3050100
Grade history
DEC 23
JUN 24
MAR 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed permanently connected water. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed permanently connected water. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanently connected water. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground.
Basic/51-06-4/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed unit no longer mobile. Building built around unit blocking hood vent exhaust. 4x4 wood post secured in ground and in front of Unit, preventing unit from being moved.
Basic/51-36-1/Admin Complaint
Mar 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. Observed permanently connected water. Observed hard wired electricity.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · Observed bill for sewer and water from Town of Havana Utilities. Electricity is still hard wired. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · New temporary electrical cord supplying power to unit. Old permanent cord still connected. Sewage connection still permanent. Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 31, 2025 · Observed permanently connected water. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. Admin Complaint
Unit no longer mobile. Connected to building built around unit. Building build onto back of unit, flooring extends across mobile unit and building. Roof above unit traps hood vent exhaust.
Basic/51-35-1/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · Observed building still built around unit. Roof above unit still houses exhaust. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Hood exhaust vent blocked in by building built around unit. Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 31, 2025 · Observed unit no longer mobile. Building built around unit blocking hood vent exhaust. 4x4 wood post secured in ground and in front of Unit, preventing unit from being moved. Admin Complaint
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. Observed permanently connected water. Observed hard wired electricity.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · Observed bill for sewer and water from Town of Havana Utilities. Electricity is still hard wired. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · New temporary electrical cord supplying power to unit. Old permanent cord still connected. Sewage connection still permanent. Admin Complaint
Unit no longer mobile. Connected to building built around unit. Building build onto back of unit, flooring extends across mobile unit and building. Roof above unit traps hood vent exhaust.
Basic/51-35-1/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · Observed building still built around unit. Roof above unit still houses exhaust. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jun 27, 2024 · Hood exhaust vent blocked in by building built around unit. Admin Complaint
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard wired electricity and permanent plumbing. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 12-15-23
Basic/51-06-4
Mobile unit not movable due to building built around hood exhaust above unit. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 12-15-23
Basic/51-35-1
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. By refrigerator.
/48-04-4
May 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. Observed permanently connected water. Observed hard wired electricity.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · Observed bill for sewer and water from Town of Havana Utilities. Electricity is still hard wired. Admin Complaint
Unit no longer mobile. Connected to building built around unit. Building build onto back of unit, flooring extends across mobile unit and building. Roof above unit traps hood vent exhaust.
Basic/51-35-1/Warning/Return visit May 24, 2024 · Observed building still built around unit. Roof above unit still houses exhaust. Admin Complaint
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Employee at time of inspection unable to produce manager certificate for operator Roberts Simmons.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Water obtained and sewage dumped at permanent location of mobile unit, no business at this address. Building built onto back of unit, refrigerator/freezer and dry storage in building.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. Observed permanently connected water. Observed hard wired electricity.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled/greasy cloths lin8ng shelf over three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On shelf over three compartment sink.
Basic/14-55-4
Unit no longer mobile. Connected to building built around unit. Building build onto back of unit, flooring extends across mobile unit and building. Roof above unit traps hood vent exhaust.
Basic/51-35-1/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.