Simmons Rib Shack

109 11 Street, Havana, FL 32333
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Simmons Rib Shack appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Havana restaurant, which scores around 92. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed permanently connected water. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. **Admin Complaint**
51-22-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanently connected water. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed unit no longer mobile. Building built around unit blocking hood vent exhaust. 4x4 wood post secured in ground and in front of Unit, preventing unit from being moved. **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1
82
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unit no longer mobile. Connected to building built around unit. Building build onto back of unit, flooring extends across mobile unit and building. Roof above unit traps hood vent exhaust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed building still built around unit. Roof above unit still houses exhaust. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Hood exhaust vent blocked in by building built around unit. **Admin Complaint**
51-35-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent sewage connection from unit into ground. Observed permanently connected water. Observed hard wired electricity. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed bill for sewer and water from Town of Havana Utilities. Electricity is still hard wired. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: New temporary electrical cord supplying power to unit. Old permanent cord still connected. Sewage connection still permanent. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
90
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on tables, fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
78
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simmons Rib Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simmons Rib Shack on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simmons Rib Shack?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simmons Rib Shack.

How does Simmons Rib Shack compare to other restaurants in Havana?

Simmons Rib Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Havana average of 92.

Has Simmons Rib Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simmons Rib Shack have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simmons Rib Shack 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 Simmons Rib Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Simmons Rib Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.