Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny
41 W McIver Ave, Macclenny, FL 32063
Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny has been inspected 17 times since February 2022, recording 108 total violations—an average of 6.4 per inspection, notably higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent and repetitive: employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations in 3 inspections; management awareness and toxic substance control violations each appeared in 4 inspections; consumer advisory violations in 4 inspections; and food contact surface violations in 3 inspections. The pattern reflects ongoing systemic management gaps around staff health disclosure, handwashing, and chemical safety. Two inspections in 2023 and 2022 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, indicating formal enforcement escalations. The most recent inspection on July 16, 2025 documented 15 violations including high-priority violations for management awareness, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory, with the inspection closed as completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 16, 2025
Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny: Comparison to Baker County Averages
Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny last inspected?
- Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny?
- The most frequently cited violations at Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny had?
- Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny find?
- Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny was most recently inspected on July 16, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny ever been shut down?
- No, Simply Southern Eatery in Macclenny has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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