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SIMPLY SOUTHERN DINER

25 MCDANIELS FISHCAMP RD STE B, Freeport FL 32439

Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats31
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602167
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda dispenser soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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).
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Multiple Cloths used as a food-contact surface under tea dispenser, pan of butter and press. Cloth was removed from tea dispenser.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/03B-01-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/06-01-5

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.