Simons Pub

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is cooking bacon on a portable flat top in the back of the kitchen across from the 3 compartment sink. Portable flat top is not on plans and there is no hood above portable flat top grill and to table top burners. Plans state that there is a hood but the operator has not yet had hood installed as they have come across issues with the contractor. A second freezer was added. Operator had submitted plans, but plan review responded needed the application as well. It has not yet been approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Operator states that they have submitted updated plans with addition of the freezer and removal of the hood system. Hood system was never installed as contractor had a stroke per operator. Unable to get in contact with plan review at time of inspection as they were in a meeting. Operator unable to show proof of the plans being submitted at time of inspection as it is on his computer and the computer is not at establishment. Discussed with Supervisor Aiello and DM Tuex. No plans or updates observed when Verda was checked. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine. Operator added water. Second test 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by keg next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Employee moved keg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine and prep line. Operator stocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is cooking bacon on a portable flat top in the back of the kitchen across from the 3 compartment sink. Portable flat top is not on plans and there is no hood above portable flat top grill and to table top burners. Plans state that there is a hood but the operator has not yet had hood installed as they have come across issues with the contractor. A second freezer was added. Operator had submitted plans, but plan review responded needed the application as well. It has not yet been approved. **Warning**

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli meats not date marked the date they were opened. Operator determined the date the meats were opened and dated appropriately

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided employee agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Slicer and 2 refrigerators and prep table added to back storage room that has walls floors and ceilings that are not smooth and easily cleanable. No hand wash sink present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Operator has submitted plans, this violation will be time extended to the next routine inspection.**Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back storage room where food is being prepped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Back storage room where food is being prepped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Rear storage room where food is being prepped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 46F cold hold, sour cream 46F cold hold, deli meat 51F cold hold, cubed chicken cooked 50F cold hold. See stop salePotato salad 44F cold hold, macaroni salad 44F cold hold in make table behind the bar for less than 4 hours. **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese 46F cold hold, sour cream 46F cold hold, deli meat 51F cold hold, cubed chicken cooked 50F cold hold. **Warning**

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Warning**

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Slicer and 2 refrigerators and prep table added to back storage room that has walls floors and ceilings that are not smooth and easily cleanable. No hand wash sink present. **Warning**

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events. **Warning**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front and rear of establishment Slicer has dry food debris present. Squeeze bottle in rear storage area containing oil. **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge Sally Malinowicz no food handler training. **Warning**

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement. **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled with common name after being removed from its original container. **Warning**

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Back storage room where food is being prepped **Warning**

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back storage room where food is being prepped **Warning**

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Rear storage room where food is being prepped **Warning**