How many health inspections has SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL had?

SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL has had 15 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?

No, SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL

517 25 ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL INC · License: SEA6022339

SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL in West Palm Beach, FL has 15 inspections on record with 78 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

15Inspections

78Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 14, 2025

Inspection History (15)

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Dec 15, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Dec 14, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 17, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jun 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 22, 2022 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 28, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL had?: SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL has had 15 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?: No, SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at SIMMER DOWN BAR AND GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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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.

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