SLIM CHICKENS
14675 STATE ROAD 70 EAST, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 689-710-0120
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried onions being held at room temperature at 77 degrees. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 container without a label. Operator labeled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed gloves not being changed when changing tasks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser jammed and not functioning. Operator repaired.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers without labels.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Customer self-service equipment in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned before refilling. Observed the self serv soda fountains with a black mold like substance on the inside of the ice chutes.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee changing garbage cans and taking garbage outside. Then returning to work handling single serv items and food preparation without washing hands. Operator coached employee and they washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried onions being held at room temperature at 77 degrees. Operator discarded.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back doors.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 white rolling container with food product removed from its original packaging and not labeled. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some Employee Illness reporting forms complete but not all.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical in spray bottle not labeled and stored next to single serv items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not accessible or displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees preparing and serving food without hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers without labels. Operator labeled.
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