Kilwins

5140 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Kilwins seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Kilwins trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand sinks in all areas except for bathrooms which have air dryer.

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed one dipper well only dripping. Manager turned up velocity. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on dehydrated corn syrup in bin.

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in dehydrated corn syrup. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed corn sugar, corn, and other confections on floor in fudge making kitchen.

08B-38-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from. Men's bathroom and handwashing sink at fudge station. Emailed sign to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored next to food in dry storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kilwins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kilwins on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Kilwins compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Kilwins most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Kilwins' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kilwins have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kilwins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kilwins inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kilwins is inspected around two times per year on average.

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