Skillets
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Skillets nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed spray bottle unlabeled with bleach over 200 ppm. Manager removed bottle from wait station. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups in wait station wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed containers of flours d sugar on shelf above back preparation table uncovered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed scoop in sugar container in baking area without handle.
14-01-5
61
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage and bacon stored over ready to eat butter and eggs in walk in cooler. Observed smoked salmon stored over sliced tomato. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Observed bacon stored over water and butter in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker not on hose side of splitter. Educated manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed cream sauce marked 1/21/24 in double door reachin cooler in back preparation area. Manager discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic measuring pitcher in front service area hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. Corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
55
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out front of dumpster near bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black debris on Walkin Cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
82
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sausage Gravy cooling in Walkin Cooler at 48F, overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot Holding Hollandaise 92F, Hash Brown Potatoes 88F . Cold Holding Sausage Gravy 48F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walkin Cooler , Cold Holding Sausage Gravy 48F, Buttermilk 68F; See stop sale. Sausage 41F, Potato 33F, Corned Beef Hash 39F . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Holding Hollandaise 92F, Hash Brown Potatoes 88F . See stop sale **Warning**
03B-01-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skillets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Skillets on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Skillets?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skillets.
How does Skillets compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Skillets most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Skillets' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Skillets have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Skillets 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 Skillets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Skillets is inspected around three times per year on average.
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