Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood

11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Seffner restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator removed attached waste water tank from unit and is connected to waste water tank on ground outside of food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Operator removed attached waste water tank from unit and is connected to waste water tank on ground outside of food truck. **Admin Complaint**

51-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Waste water tank detached from unit. Operator has waste water tank attached on ground outside of food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Waste water tank detached from unit. Operator has waste water tank attached on ground outside of food truck. **Admin Complaint**

28-10-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. waste water tank removed from unit. Operator has a portable waste water tank installed outside in ground **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Waste water tank still removed from unit and is on ground. **Admin Complaint**

29-01-4

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Roland Sims 6-26-2020, expired 6-26-2025 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator removed attached waste water tank from unit and is connected to waste water tank on ground outside of food truck. **Warning**

51-22-4

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. waste water tank removed from unit. Operator has a portable waste water tank installed outside in ground **Warning**

29-01-4

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Waste water tank detached from unit. Operator has waste water tank attached on ground outside of food truck. **Warning**

28-10-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reach in cooler made yesterday

02C-02-5

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard connection to propane tank and electricity. Tools would be needed in order to remove connections. Discussed need for quick disconnections.

51-06-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer on cookline

14-69-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall made of unsealed wood next to ac unit and reachin cooler

36-30-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Seffner average of 84.

Has Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood 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 Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sims Smoked Barbecue and Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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