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SLIM CHICKENS

131 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.659.6330

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5604226
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
DEC 24
DEC 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 45F, Cheese at 63F, both for 30 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink quaternary at 0 ppm, manager replaced quaternary and refilled sink during inspection, test strip shows 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, no proof of state approved employee training available at establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 45F, Cheese at 63F, both for 30 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of peroxide stored in prep table. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service bowl used as scoop for seasoning.
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License on display expired 6-1-23.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Closed can of Red Bull stored in reach in freezer with food items. Operator removed can during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf behind triple sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mac and cheese being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed bag of Mac and cheese in walk in cooler to continue thawing.
Basic/06-01-5/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.