SIMMONS SOUL FOOD & BBQ
12125 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 813.507.5401
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Improper sewage disposal running through a hose connected to the wastewater tank out of mobile food truck on ground behind mobile food trucks near car wash. Operator disconnected and wastewater tank held wastewater at time of inspection. Discussed with operator proper procedure of disposing of wastewater.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Discussed proper sanitizer. Operator got approved sanitizer by end of the inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Improper sewage disposal running through a hose connected to the wastewater tank out of mobile food truck on ground behind mobile food trucks near car wash. Operator disconnected and wastewater tank held wastewater at time of inspection. Discussed with operator proper procedure of disposing of wastewater.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Oxtail (110F - Hot Holding); Rice (115F - Hot Holding); and Chicken (100F - Hot Holding) in hot holding units at time of inspection. Operator stated items had been in units for less than 4 hours. Discussed requirements. Operator turned up units.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in 3 compartment sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over potato salad container in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator hung instructions during inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice buildup in black reach-in freezer and.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator hung sign during inspection
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.