SLATER'S GOODS & PROVISIONS
42881 LAKE BABCOCK DRIVE, SUITE 100, Babcock Ranch FL 33982 · 9412356900
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce 129F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at dry storage area by ice machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of disposable cups on the floor at storage area. Operator removed the box off the floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath the handwash sink at prep area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed artichoke hearts 88.2 oz. dented can at prep area can rack. Operator removed the dented can.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled apron and then touching clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw beef over spring rolls at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce at 62F due to being above at make table instead of being flushed in the make table to allow temperature of 41F or below. Operator placed inside the cold holding unit.
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. Observed no time mark on raw shell eggs and liquid eggs at cookline next to Flat Grill. Operator time marked the food item.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shell eggs and liquid eggs at cookline next to Flat Grill with no Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure. Emailed the procedure.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank not adequately secured next to handwash sink. Operator secured the tank.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at ware washing area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Educated the operator.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled apron at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey behind raw beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed half gallon of milk with best use date by 09/15/24.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed half gallon of milk with best use date by 09/15/24.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed half gallon of milk with best use date by 09/15/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato soup 129F at front counter steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to a minimum of 165F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. The expiration date of 09/15/24 by the manufacturer expired. Operator discarded the food item.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind stuffed peppers at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed beard guard on their beard.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching sandwich wrap with bare hands. Operator discarded the food item. Educated the operator.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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