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SIMMONS SOUL FOOD & BBQ

12125 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 813.507.5401

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD3750386
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/28-17-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/28-17-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
High priority/35A-02-6
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ice buildup in black reach-in freezer and.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator hung sign during inspection
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site

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.