Simmer Down

929 W Michigan, Vin 5018, Orlando, FL 32805

African

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Simmer Down stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Simmer Down is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, beef in reach in freezer over French fries and Ice.

08A-02-6

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, and reach in cooler prep table shelves.

23-03-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half n half 51f advised rapid chill

03A-02-5

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler doors near gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simmer Down last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simmer Down on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simmer Down?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simmer Down.

How does Simmer Down compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Simmer Down most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Simmer Down's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Simmer Down have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simmer Down means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Simmer Down inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Simmer Down is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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