SKILLETS
8635 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34238 · 941.220.3153
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 lbs. potato pancake mix in walkin cooler marked 6/21/24. Cook discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bacon stored over butter on speed rack in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed Observed fish under vacuum not removed or package cut while under vacuum breaker on top of splitter. Explained to Managers Franklin and Jennifer as to proper location of breaker which is garden hose side of splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink at front service station next to kitchen entrance.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed spray bottle unlabeled with bleach over 200 ppm. Manager removed bottle from wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed scoop in sugar container in baking area without handle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups in wait station wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket.
Stored food not covered.Observed containers of flours d sugar on shelf above back preparation table uncovered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage and bacon stored over ready to eat butter and eggs in walk in cooler. Observed smoked salmon stored over sliced tomato. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker not on hose side of splitter. Educated manager.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage and bacon stored over ready to eat butter and eggs in walk in cooler. Observed smoked salmon stored over sliced tomato. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line 1 lb. Cheese blintzes dated 1-26; corned beef hash dated 2-2. Cook discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line 1 lb. Cheese blintzes dated 1-26; corned beef hash dated 2-2. Cook discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top of reach in cooler, cold holding sliced cheese 49F, ham 50F. Cook removed product to walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker not on hose side of splitter. Educated manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning sponges and cutting board blocking hand sinks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified on menu.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup dated 1-24 in walk in cooler. Cook stated was pulled from freezer yesterday. Cook relabeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container on bakers shelves not covered. Cook covered.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed bacon over bread, and butter on speed rack in walkin cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 lbs. potato pancake mix in walkin cooler marked 6/21/24. Cook discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 lbs. potato pancake mix in walkin cooler marked 6/21/24. Cook discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink. Spoke with Manager. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed full strength bleach in spray bottle by dishwashing machine unlabeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line.Employee removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed cream sauce marked 1/21/24 in double door reachin cooler in back preparation area. Manager discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic measuring pitcher in front service area hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. Corrected during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle sanitizer solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed straight bleach in spray bottle. Educated employee and corrected to 100 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed 3 in 1 oil on shelf with food. Manager corrected by relocating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard. Employee corrected by cleaning.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed bleach in spray bottle unlabeled. Employee corrected by labeling.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle to go container in wheat pancake mix. Employee removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plugs on shared dumpsters.
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