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KILWINS

5140 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805775
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand sinks in all areas except for bathrooms which have air dryer.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Food stored on floor.Observed corn sugar, corn, and other confections on floor in fudge making kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in dehydrated corn syrup. Manager removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed one dipper well only dripping. Manager turned up velocity.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on dehydrated corn syrup in bin.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from. Men's bathroom and handwashing sink at fudge station. Emailed sign to manager.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Did not observe any employee certificates. Mariah Leach working over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Unable to view agreements. Printed for 2 employees and they read and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed well closest to waffle maker with water not running. Employee turned on water.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from. Men's bathroom and handwashing sink at fudge station. Emailed sign to manager.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored next to food in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.