Simply Southern Diner in Freeport
Last inspected:
25 McDaniels Fishcamp Rd Ste B, Freeport, FL 32439Simply Southern Diner in Freeport has averaged 2.7 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. However, recent inspections reveal a troubling pattern of employee health policy violations, which appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections and carry high-priority classification. The facility recorded 12 violations in its most recent inspection on November 4, 2025, including multiple employee health policy and time-as-control violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action. A propane tank larger than code-allowed capacity was documented inside the building in February 2019, a fire safety violation that should have been corrected. No emergency closures are on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Simply Southern Diner in Freeport: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Simply Southern Diner in Freeport: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Simply Southern Diner in Freeport: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Simply Southern Diner in Freeport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Simply Southern Diner in Freeport last inspected?
- Simply Southern Diner in Freeport was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Simply Southern Diner in Freeport?
- The most frequently cited violations at Simply Southern Diner in Freeport are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Simply Southern Diner in Freeport had?
- Simply Southern Diner in Freeport has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Simply Southern Diner in Freeport find?
- Simply Southern Diner in Freeport was most recently inspected on November 4, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Simply Southern Diner in Freeport ever been shut down?
- No, Simply Southern Diner in Freeport has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Simply Southern Diner in Freeport had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Simply Southern Diner in Freeport has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Simply Southern Diner in Freeport operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Black Creek Cafe (2019).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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