SIMMONS SOUL FOOD & BBQ

SIMMONS SOUL FOOD & BBQ in BROOKSVILLE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

Cortez Boulevard

Florida

Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/25/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10883944

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

22-38-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10827852

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/6/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10793179

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10784299

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

28-17-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Warning

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8710387

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in 3 compartment sink

3/14/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8534747

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor
08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8332475

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

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