Skippers Smoke House

910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 336132331

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Skippers Smoke House has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Skippers Smoke House is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in the interior of the reach in cooler in the bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and drying area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above make line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying area.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and in the dish drying rack.

14-09-4

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the walk in cooler. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the cook line flip top unit.

22-02-4

Basic - 6 gallons of pickles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near the front area.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handles to the fryers. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several frozen whole chicken being thawed in a sink filled with cold water. Employee stated they just turned the water off and turned the faucet back on on so that it is running again. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed several oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Full pan lids cracked in walk in cooler

14-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line

31B-04-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skippers Smoke House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skippers Smoke House on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skippers Smoke House?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Skippers Smoke House.

How does Skippers Smoke House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Skippers Smoke House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Skippers Smoke House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skippers Smoke House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skippers Smoke House 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 Skippers Smoke House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skippers Smoke House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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