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SKYWAY JACKS

2795 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727-867-1907

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6210236
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018026192Apr 30, 2018Jun 6, 2018$400
3--2017042158Aug 24, 2017Sep 14, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee fail to change gloves after cracking raw shell eggs and returning to work. Employee observed handing plate ready for service. Discussed with employees proper handwashing.
High priority/12A-09-4
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. Cooked potato's used for hasbrowns missing time stamp. Manager advised they were removed from cold holding 30 mins prior to inspection. Discussed with employees to date marked items.
High priority/03F-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato's and cooked onions in walk-in cooler not date marked. Sliced deli meats in standing reach-in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dining room.
Basic/36-36-4
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet wiping cloth used to cover cut washed lettuce in walk-in cooler. Cloth was removed.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-2026
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated in walk-in cooler. Employee removed items.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with food debris
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam Togo container not inverted across from container.
Basic/25-06-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler next to standing reach-in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Cooked potato inside walk-in cooler not covered on top shelves uncovered. Discussed with manager in kitchen to keep items covered after items cool.
Basic/08B-12-5
The state's own report →
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs observed sitting on top of ready-to eat foods like cut tomato's and ham insides reach-in cooler on cook line. Manager relocated items to the bottom shelf of reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese (55F) Shredded cheese (50F) Inside reach-in cooler at the cook line at 11:35 AM. Manager placed items into freezer and rechecked temperature at 12:30 PM as follows: Sliced cheese (43F) Shredded cheese (43F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potato and gravy temped at 120F inside standing steam box next to double door reach-in cooler. Manager microwaved items and reheat items to 190F and placed items back into steam box.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, cooked crumbled sausage and sausage links inside standing reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance not date marked. Manager dated items.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid unlabeled in men's restroom. Employee labeled contents.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop egg whites at reach-in cooler on cook line. Manager discarded and replaced with spoon.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic drink cups at front wait station.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to oven in rear prep area. Floors soiled under cook line
Basic/36-22-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents with visible accumulation of grease.
Basic/36-68-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on line soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in cooler where raw proteins are stored on line soiled. Manager wiped during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service styrofoam to-go boxes not stored inverted on shelves above cook line. Employee's inverted during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce, cooked crumbled sausage and sausage links inside standing reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance not covered. Manager covered items when date marked.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head inside mop bucket, not in a manner to allow drying.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler did not reach 135f-41f within 6 hours. a. 30 cooked potatoes (53F - Cooling); b. Three pans of cooked hashbrowns (53F - Cooling) c. cooked chili with beans (45F - Cooling)
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · No items cooling this time at the walk in. Time Extended
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler did not reach 135f-41f within 6 hours. a. 30 cooked potatoes (53F - Cooling); b. Three pans of cooked hashbrowns (53F - Cooling) c. cooked chili with beans (45F - Cooling)
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · No items cooling this time at the walk in Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 10lbs of ground beef partially frozen on prep table not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Nothing thawing at time of callback. Time Extended
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler did not reach 135f-41f within 6 hours. a. 30 cooked potatoes (53F - Cooling); b. Three pans of cooked hashbrowns (53F - Cooling) c. cooked chili with beans (45F - Cooling)
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf. three 5lb cans of jalapeño peppers are dented at seam.
High priority/01B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave kitchen then return and touch single-serve gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed in container storage above uncovered onion rings in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler did not reach 135f-41f within 6 hours. a. 30 cooked potatoes (53F - Cooling); b. Three pans of cooked hashbrowns (53F - Cooling)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 12:30pm a. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); b. diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); 42f c. feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 46f d. french toast batter (63F - Cold Holding) discarded batter e. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) 41f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on bottom shelf of prep table solution exceeding 200ppm. Operator refilled chlorine solution. Reading 50ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler did not reach 135f-41f within 6 hours. a. 30 cooked potatoes (53F - Cooling); b. Three pans of cooked hashbrowns (53F - Cooling) c. cooked chili with beans (45F - Cooling)
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexadro Flores hired as manager more than 3 years ago.
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink wait station area used to dump ice. Operator melted ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat loaf prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Squeeze bottle on hand wash sink at wait station containing white soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle soap.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in warewashing area soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches on floor in dry-storage shed located outside.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on plate on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is disconnected.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Fan guards soiled with dust in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of five gallon pickle buckets to store salt in dry-storage room.
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cooked pasta, boiled eggs, cut celery, and peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Three loafs of bread stored near hand wash sink on cooks line exposed to splash.
Basic/08B-54-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 10lbs of ground beef partially frozen on prep table not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Located outside. Operator locked ice machine.
Basic/08B-62-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler located outside food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Operator secured walk-in cooler with lock.
Basic/08B-63-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG removed from original stored in container not labeled. Operator labeled container MSG.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

7 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can jalapenos One #10 can crushed tomatoes
High priority/01B-01-4
Observed cooked potatoes stored in bakery delivery racks on cart in kitchen. Employees relocated potatoes to sheet and hotel pans and put in walk in cooler
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid behind front service bar in dining room
High priority/41-05-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ham in freezer. Manager organized.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Catfish cooks line 44f
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Time can be determined. Time stamp put on shell eggs cooks line
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cooks line chlorine 200+. Employees remade 50pmm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager marked prep items that required date marking in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on customer food in walk in cooler
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats and shirt and sweatshirt hanging on food storage rack and clean dish racks
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Gallon of syrup on floor in front service station
Basic/08B-38-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dish racks
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored above upright double door reach in cooler nearest door from kitchen to dining room. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 50 ppm chlorine.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by rear door has food debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen not properly secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by rear door. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses on prep table next to microwave in kitchen. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes next to hand wash sink not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
High priority/41-27-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Basic/21-03-4/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.