Skips Deli

1452 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32055

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Skips Deli stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.

Skips Deli's latest score of 95 sits above the Lake City average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 17, 2024

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. Ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.

14-11-5

Jun 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Jan 10, 2024

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. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Ice bin upper plate soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin interior soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution in wiping cloth bucket tested at 10ppm chlorine. Manager discarded and remixed solution which then tested at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of marinara sauce. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48F, upper portion of container, sitting in ice bath on prep line. Manager removed and placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with black, mold-like substance in grooves. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Ice machine plate soiled with black, mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No documentation on site. Inspector printed and all on-duty employees signed and dated. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container of sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of sprite on top of tea jug in walk in cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skips Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skips Deli on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skips Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Skips Deli.

How does Skips Deli compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Skips Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Skips Deli's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skips Deli 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 Skips Deli inspected?

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

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