SKILLETS
4115 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, Venice FL 34293 · 941-786-9825
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cut fruit cups at wait staff area not properly time marked. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cooked chicken can of WD 40 on shelf above prep table in back kitchen area. Operator stated chicken removed chemical to proper storage area.
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed plastic glove used to wrap cheese block in walk-in cooler.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide on shelf at back storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed utensil the following items at cooks line make: shredded cheese 63F, cream sauce 50F, dice tomatoes 56F, sautéed onions 51F, sautéed peppers 57F, dice ham 60F, cooked sausage 65F, cheese 64F, shell eggs 49F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil the following items at cooks line make: shredded cheese 63F, cream sauce 50F, dice tomatoes 56F, sautéed onions 51F, sautéed peppers 57F, dice ham 60F, cooked sausage 65F, cheese 64F, shell eggs 49F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cut fruit cups at wait staff area not properly time marked. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed imitation crab block of cheese in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot of cooked beans in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed raw cases employee phone beverage on table with clean dish at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans at dishwasher area on shelf wet nesting.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed pot of cooked beans in walk-in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pans squeeze bottles at cooks line not properly labeled.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed side exit in dinning room end of counter lock.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in waffle batter. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent can of tomato paste at can rack. Operator voluntarily remove item from use.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in-freeze.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs and hollandaise sauce at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated eggs were taken out 30 minutes prior and hollandaise sauce at 8 am. Employee then time marked items accordingly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 8-4-23
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 8-4-23
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones, blue tooth speakers, and keys on shelf above prep counter. Repeat 8-4-23
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed coffee cups at outdoor tables not inverted or covered and protected.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-8-23
Open dumpster lid. Repeat 2-8-23
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 large can of tuna and 1 large can beef stock dented. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of dented cans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Saute Station Make table: scrambled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pepper Jack cheese (62F - Cold Holding); sausage crumbles (64F - Cold Holding); dice ham (63F - Cold Holding); sautee onions (65F - Cold Holding) Operator stated all items had been placed in make table 3 hours prior. Observed operator remove all items from make table and place into Walk-in Cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-8-23
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, keys and blue tooth speaker on shelf above prep table.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment at cooks line. Observed operator remove fly tape.
Open dumpster lid. Repeat 2-8-23
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at coffee stations not covered or inverted. Observed employee invert filters.
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