Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SIMPLY PHO & GRILL

13149 M DALE MABRY HWY STE F · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3194012
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7961199
DBPR license3917568

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 19, 2022 3:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 20, 2022 3:54 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insect 1 live unknown insect. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp over fresh garlic and oil reach in cooler by rice pots. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed lettuce walk in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in hand washing sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches behind soda machine. Under dish machine Approximately 40 dead roaches. 4 dead roaches in hand washing sink. Approximately 28 dead roaches under cooks line equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by rice maker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw onions in bag on floor In dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Kitchen equipment on cooks line soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.