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SKINNY'S PLACE

3901 GULF DR, Holmes Bch FL 34217 · (941)778-7769

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5100108
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026003135Jan 14, 2026Feb 26, 2026$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of oil on the floor in back food preparation area next to reach in freezer. Operator moved buckets off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table underneath the flat top grill with excess grease and soil.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with heavy cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Observed green cutting board with heavy cut marks. Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately 1/4 in gap at threshold of exterior door from back food preparation area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Observed approximately 1/4 in gap at threshold of exterior door from back food preparation area at the time of this inspection. Time Extended
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed donuts in plastic bags in reach-in freezer in an unprotected area next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Observed donuts in plastic bags in reach-in freezer in an unprotected area next to ice machine. Time Extended
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine in unprotected area without a lock.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Observed ice machine in unprotected area without a lock. Time Extended
Jan 14, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over hot dogs in 2 door reach-in make station cooler on cook line. Employee moved hot dogs to another area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings in back corner of back food preparation area next to exit door. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings along walls in back food preparation room along walls under equipment. Observed 2 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of food preparation table next to canned cheese sauce. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in back corner under water heater next to Co2 tanks. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under three compartment sink in main kitchen. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings along wall behind reach-in chest freezer in main kitchen. Observed approximately 3 rodent dropping underneath bar along wall beneath equipment. Operator is in the processes of removing droppings and cleaning and sanitizing areas.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 clear containers in handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with heavy cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately 1/4 in gap at threshold of exterior door from back food preparation area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed donuts in plastic bags in reach-in freezer in an unprotected area next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine in unprotected area without a lock.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment bar sink not at proper minimum strength. Employee corrected chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced onion in walk-in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs to chicken cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in kitchen. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in both walk-in coolers with rust pitted surfaces.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over hot dogs in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed hot dogs and placed them in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing.
Basic/33-14-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface table on cook line. Employee discarded beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed legs and bottom shelf of food preparation table in back with rust pitted surfaces.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved pickles buckets off the floor. Observed French fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved French fries off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment in back area of establishment.
Basic/33-31-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk -in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 24, 2024□ 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 ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line next to flat top.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Observed water in bottom of reach in across from flat top, operator stated it is a drainage issue. Time Extended
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in make station next to flat top, Sliced tomato (61F - Cold Holding); Beef burgers (61F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Observed in reach in cooler across from make station chicken(47F -Cold holding) Operator stated that all items had been in coolers for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of cleaners have n food prep surface above lard in prep area. Operator removed cleaners and placed in chemical storage area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered waste receptacle in women restroom. Operator replace lid on receptacle.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on top of 2 door reach-in cooler next to soup area. Employee removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved bottled water to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line next to flat top.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees lunch box on top of food prep surface. Manager removed lunch box and placed in employee area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bucket containing flour on floor. Manager moved flour to upper area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield cover missing in kitchen.
Basic/38-07-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2024□ 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 ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathrooms without self closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line make table: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed ice on items and lowered the temperature. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed bags of ice on it.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a hot holding container in the kitchen: Chili (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator turned up the heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathrooms without self closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of paper. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses and clothes stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the clothes.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of flour on the floor of the dry storage area, chopped vegetables in the produce walk in cooler, and cases of pickles in the alcohol walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light cover in for the kitchen lights.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in 2 walk in coolers and the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef sitting directly on top of large container of pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep counter with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair covering, washed and dried hands and put on new gloves.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed large containers of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved pickles from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at ice machine by back door.
Basic/14-34-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on floor of dry storage shed. Operator moved boxes from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bottom of prep reach in cooler. Operator clean up standing water.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site

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.