Simons Pub in Dunedin
Last inspected:
608 Union St, Dunedin, FL 34698Simons Pub in Dunedin has been inspected 7 times since November 2022, recording 40 total violations — an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on April 29, 2025: cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, employee health policy, management awareness, consumer advisories, food contact surface contamination, and food in good condition issues. Three complaint-based inspections in March and May 2023 yielded 21 combined violations, including multiple high-priority findings across food handling, employee health, and management awareness. The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025 identified 3 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the facility's second such recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Simons Pub in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Simons Pub in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Simons Pub in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Simons Pub in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Simons Pub in Dunedin last inspected?
- Simons Pub in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Simons Pub in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Simons Pub in Dunedin are: Premises clean, Outer openings protected, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Simons Pub in Dunedin had?
- Simons Pub in Dunedin has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Simons Pub in Dunedin find?
- Simons Pub in Dunedin was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Simons Pub in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Simons Pub in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Simons Pub in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Simons Pub in Dunedin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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