Skinny Dogz
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Skinny Dogz 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Skinny Dogz was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw hamburger 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink at cook line and handwash sink at side beverage station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
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 touching flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Educated operator on cleaning grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
52
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease and garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle, garbage receptacle, both left open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Lids closed, accumulated grease still present. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
90
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook and dishwasher each washing hands less than five seconds of rubbing with soap, spoke with both, both rewashed hands properly before continuing to work. Spoke with person in charge regarding monitoring employees for proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large silver reach-in cooler back of kitchen: sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (53F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cream pie with eggs (53F - Cold Holding) for two and a half hours since open, removed from walk-in cooler. Operator returned all foods to walk-in cooler and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 - raw shell eggs and pooled eggs on far end cook line, per operator out for two hours each. Operator states sticker was on earlier and had fallen off. Operator replaced sticker with time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar observed bottle of bleach over bibb in box soda. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service counter for waitstaff. Operator replaced, 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Grease and garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle, garbage receptacle, both left open. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Covered flour bin by handwash sink at entrance to cook line exposed to splash when washing hands. Operator moved to different location to avoid splash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
45
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has damaged quaternary test kit, unable to be used.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers towards front of bar soiled with debris, black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service station. Operator has damaged refilled, however dispenser reached 75ppm quaternary. Spoke with operator regarding hand mixing sanitizer solution until dispenser is serviced. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter missing one vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork and raw ground beef over raw bacon and raw shrimp in outside walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bacon on cook line with non food grade paper towel in direct contact.
14-86-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 unsecured outside of back door, operator chained the tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Flour bin stored in a location that is exposed to handwash sink splash at entrance to kitchen. Spoke with operator about ways to guard from splash. Operator moved bin away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In bar area gaskets soiled, equipment in kitchen cook line and prep line soiled with food residue and grease behind equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered in coffee station under soda machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) in coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
50
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed the color chart for the quaternary test kit worn off making it unable to read. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
16-36-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drinking cup at the server station stacked without proper air drying. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door cooler in back of the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine how long the above foods have been held out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door cooler in back of the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine how long the above foods have been held out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed the color chart for the quaternary test kit worn off making it unable to read.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork and cooked greens in the walk in cooler not marked with the date removed from the freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for flour in the kitchen. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for salt in the dry storage area in front of the walk in freezer. The operator removed the scoops from the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the front line underneath the expo window. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drinking cup at the server station stacked without proper air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. The operator properly store the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0ppm in the server station. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
35
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skinny Dogz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Skinny Dogz on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Skinny Dogz?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Skinny Dogz.
How does Skinny Dogz compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Skinny Dogz most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Skinny Dogz's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Skinny Dogz have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Skinny Dogz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Skinny Dogz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Skinny Dogz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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