SIMPLY SOUTH CATERING
1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.619.5872
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. Making green beans and mac and cheese for an event. "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside and started to grab tray of food fr9m warmer without washing hands. Employee washed hands after inspector discussed handwashing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed beverage to properly store.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal belonging on prep table. Operator removed cell phone to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggshells on shelf above cheese, operator rearranged walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner by clean containers, operator moved cleaner
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here since October, couldn't find it
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee here for 2 days that prepares food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance, operator labeled it sanitizer
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on top shelf not inverted, he inverted them
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food, operator rearranged walk in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several bracelets, explained to her, she removed them
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. Making green beans and mac and cheese for an event. "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Feta cheese opens on 8/2, manager discarded 1 tbsp
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese opened 8/2, discarded 1 tbsp
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employee that has been here 2 months already, couldn't locate it
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employe helping for 2 months,
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on top of container with butter, manager rearranged
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals by spices on cart, manager moved chemicals
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and containers, manager inverted them, shelving cage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, manager labeled it flour
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.