Simply South Catering

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Simply South Catering has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner by clean containers, operator moved cleaner **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggshells on shelf above cheese, operator rearranged walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. One employee here since October, couldn't find it **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. For new employee here for 2 days that prepares food **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance, operator labeled it sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several bracelets, explained to her, she removed them **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on top shelf not inverted, he inverted them **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food, operator rearranged walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. Making green beans and mac and cheese for an event. "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license." **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Feta cheese opens on 8/2, manager discarded 1 tbsp **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employe helping for 2 months,

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese opened 8/2, discarded 1 tbsp **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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. For employee that has been here 2 months already, couldn't locate it

11-26-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on top of container with butter, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals by spices on cart, manager moved chemicals **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and containers, manager inverted them, shelving cage **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, manager labeled it flour **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simply South Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simply South Catering on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simply South Catering?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simply South Catering.

How does Simply South Catering compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Simply South Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Simply South Catering's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Simply South Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simply South Catering 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 Simply South Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Simply South Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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