SIMPLY THE BEST BAHAMIAN SOUL FOOD
808 S MAIN AVE · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed frozen fish stored in to go bags in chest freezer. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor in dry storage area. Observed 1 live roach in cabinet under microwave in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches in cabinet under hand wash sink in kitchen . Observed 1 live roach in drawer under hand sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 20 live roaches located in back of reach in cooler in prep area. Observed several live roaches under refrigerator in dry storage area. **Warning**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5-10 dead roaches in drawer under hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed fish thawing in standing water in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.