SKILLETS RESTAURANT
10950 VILLAGE CENTER DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239 566 1999
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. In dining room observed 6 tables with reserved butter packets. At outdoor seating observed 3 tables with reserved butter packets.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025038503 | Apr 16, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense whipped cream. Operator removed cup.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area, dishwasher handled soiled dishware and trash bin, then handled clean dishware, no hand wash. Spoke with operator set up, employee properly washed hands before continuing to work.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat raw cold smoked salmon labeled 8/2/2025 on cook line far left side reach-in cooler, today is 8/11/2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat raw cold smoked salmon labeled 8/2/2025 on cook line far left side reach-in cooler, today is 8/11/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In center of cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in coffee station. Operator covered.
Apr 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On main menu, under extras section, smoked salmon per operator served raw not indicated to be raw.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter: raw shell eggs (80F ambient cold holding); buttermilk pancake batter (58F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator served raw, not on written time as a public health control plan shown to be used by operator, not time marked. Provided blank forms to operator via email and discussed proper use.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On main menu, under extras section, smoked salmon per operator served raw not indicated to be raw.
No soap provided at handwash sink, far right cook line by egg station. Operator states they are waiting on truck delivery for replacement soap.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine under sides and on top when dish machine is opened.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to cook line employee drink over dry storage food. On front serving line, employee drink over single service napkins. Operator discarded beverages.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters above coffee machine, on front line.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed prepped cook sausages, salt, and assorted dry beans in direct contact with non food grade containers in back prep line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter pancake batter with eggs and milk (75F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours 45 minutes per operator, and cooked potatoes (80F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Discussed with operator updating written time as a public health control plan to reflect this procedure. Operator discarded batter at 4 hour mark.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line, dishwashing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, eggs Benedict scoop on cook line in water 102F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered above coffee machine.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then put clean dishes away without changing gloves or washing hands. Explained the importance of proper hand washing techniques.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the coupling splitter side going to the spray hose.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice bin.
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 contact with sugar in bulk in use bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.
Observed In-use Eggs Benedict strainer stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of dust above cold station on the left side of the cookline.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at entrance to cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dishwashing area, observed accumulated dust on vents, tiles and very top of walls.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of chicken broth by walk-in cooler.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm), showed operator and discussed manually adjusting sanitizer levels. Provided operator with Manual Warewashing handout.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler on prep line observed cooked chorizo marked 11/27/2023, today is 12/5/2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler on prep line observed cooked chorizo marked 11/27/2023, today is 12/5/2023.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. In dining room observed 6 tables with reserved butter packets. At outdoor seating observed 3 tables with reserved butter packets. Potentially hazardous foods cannot be reserved in between customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line right reach-in cooler : ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Operator closed unit, iced down foods, operator states cooler has been open continuously more than 1 hour.
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 as indicated in plan. Wrong date and time written on butters at front counter. Operator spoke to employees and properly time marked, out for 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. In dining room observed 6 tables with reserved butter packets. At outdoor seating observed 3 tables with reserved butter packets.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at entrance to cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dishwashing area, observed accumulated dust on vents, tiles and very top of walls.
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