Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering

4525 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Mar 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on top of the cutting board cook line. Operator removed cell phone and sanitized area, **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Jul 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simply Southern Kitchen and Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simply Southern Kitchen and 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.