Simply Southern Eatery
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Simply Southern Eatery, the earliest from 2022. Simply Southern Eatery was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Macclenny restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In standup reach in cooler, raw shell egg on top of box of unwashed lemons. Employee relocated the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar on bottom shelf of prep room with no product labeling. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance spots on interior wall of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter by condiments and single service packets.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door standup reach in cooler with torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in either restroom.
31B-04-4
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the two door reach in cooler, chicken pot pie from Monday not date marked. Operator date marked the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On the storage shelf in the back of the prep area and in the hallway, clean containers and bowls not inverted or covered. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for employee working with food on the cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on push cart prep station.
21-12-4
78
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler in the prep area, raw shell eggs over container of chili. Operator will relocated the eggs from over the chili. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the front counter, icing (68F - Cold Holding) for cinnamon rolls. Per operator rotates in and out of reach in cooler. Operator discarded the icing and inspector provided time as public health control written procedures.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, icing (68F - Cold Holding) for cinnamon rolls. Per operator rotates in and out of reach in cooler. Operator discarded the icing and inspector provided time as public health control written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the metal container over the flat top grill, butter (112F - Hot Holding). Operator will place back on grill to bring back to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service drink cups stored on the floor, operator will relocate to the correct storage location. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler door gasket has debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler has a torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and apron on single service carry out container box. Operator relocated the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle unlabeled in back of kitchen. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in hallway with dust buildup. Three porous ceiling tiles observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks unsecured in office area.
51-11-4
82
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop ham 46F, tomato 44F. Items stored in containers on lidded containers above fill line. Person in charge moved to reach in freezer during inspection to rapidly cool. Retemped items below 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Turkey, beef, ham with date mark 8/15. Person in charge discarded.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat chicken, stock, unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit sausage at 120F. Person in charge put in oven to reheat to 195F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds butter on time, time paperwork is not filled out during inspection. Person in charge filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Buildup on right side of ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, on shelf above food in dry storage. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to small pans with cracking, missing pieces.
14-38-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simply Southern Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simply Southern Eatery on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simply Southern Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simply Southern Eatery.
How does Simply Southern Eatery compare to other restaurants in Macclenny?
Simply Southern Eatery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Macclenny average of 68.
Has Simply Southern Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simply Southern Eatery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Simply Southern Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Simply Southern Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Simply Southern Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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