Skyline Chili

2045 Gulf To Bay Unit A, Clearwater, FL 33765

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Skyline Chili has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit for quaternary provided”, which has been cited two times.

Skyline Chili's latest score of 41 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed with employee Employee rewashed food container .

12A-13-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored next to packages of napkins on shelf near back exit door . Manager relocated bug sprays **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher washed hands with gloves on . Manager corrected dishwasher who then removed gloves and washed hands . **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored inside hand wash sink in the front line kitchen . Utensil removed . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit for quaternary provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station and in dish washing area . Employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dishwasher trays stored on the floor in the back kitchen used to cover tray with cups on them once washed . The dish washer rewashed trays used to cover the trays of cups **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area .

16-21-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beans and chili in walk in cooler - manager date marked food **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

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

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - cups stacked at beverage station

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in front line - manager cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets in front line area - manager cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front line area

14-33-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Test strips for Quat Sanitizer buckets expired 2019, per manager to order test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Operator ordered test strips **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skyline Chili last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skyline Chili on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skyline Chili?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit for quaternary provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skyline Chili.

How does Skyline Chili compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Skyline Chili most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Skyline Chili's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Skyline Chili have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Skyline Chili means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Skyline Chili inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skyline Chili is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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