Simons Pub in Dunedin

Last inspected:

608 Union St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Overview

Simons 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.

8Inspections
43Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Simons Pub in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Simons Pub in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator is cooking bacon on a portable flat top grill in the back kitchen with no hood system.

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
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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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