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SKYLINE CHILI

2045 GULF TO BAY UNIT A, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-745-1324

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217408
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed with employee Employee rewashed food container.
High priority/12A-13-4
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher washed hands with gloves on. Manager corrected dishwasher who then removed gloves and washed hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored next to packages of napkins on shelf near back exit door. Manager relocated bug sprays
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored inside hand wash sink in the front line kitchen. Utensil removed. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
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No chemical test kit for quaternary provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station and in dish washing area. Employee labeled spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dishwasher trays stored on the floor in the back kitchen used to cover tray with cups on them once washed. The dish washer rewashed trays used to cover the trays of cups
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside handwashing sink at wait station nearest hallway. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in back kitchen. Employee changed battery in dispense. Paper towels available
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - chill stick stored directly on shelf in freezer. Reviewed with manager protection of chill stick during storage - ice bucket hanging on shelf is not inverted in back kitchen. Employee inverted ice bucket
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public stored out of a container above individual bags of cheese for the public. Received with manager
Basic/08B-49-4
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparations in front center area. Reviewed with manager
Basic/13-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( freezer ) with food to be served to customers in back kitchen. Employee placed drink inside a designated container
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-service articles stored below soap towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands at front counter area - manager relocated to- go containers - cups at center beverage station not covered with access to customers - manager covered cups
Basic/25-23-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting -Cups at center beverage station - manager brought cups to the dishwashing area, separated cups on a rack to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of tomatoes) stored over ready-to-eat food (cut onions ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
Basic/08B-17-4/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.