KILWINS
5140 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Food stored on floor.Observed corn sugar, corn, and other confections on floor in fudge making kitchen.
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.
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on dehydrated corn syrup in bin.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.