SIMPLY SOUTHERN DINER
25 MCDANIELS FISHCAMP RD STE B, Freeport FL 32439
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf in dry storage area. Raw chicken 74F/73F for unknown time per operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda dispenser soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw chicken pulled from freezer and stored in upright cooler not bearing no labeled/marked properly. ( chicken had freeze date on label).
Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Multiple Cloths used as a food-contact surface under tea dispenser, pan of butter and press. Cloth was removed from tea dispenser.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf in dry storage area. Raw chicken 74F/73F for unknown time per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf in dry storage area. Raw chicken 74F/73F for unknown time per operator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Heated cabinet sausage patty 109F held for 1 hour per operator. This inspector provided time as a public health control form to operator during inspection.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. This inspector provided time as a public health control form to operator during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing on top of table in dry storage area.
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