Skyline Chili

5100 S Cleveland Ave # 323, Fort Myers, FL 339072136
American
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Skyline Chili has nine inspections in the public record. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Skyline Chili's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzle soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout food prep and dinning area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage in dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar at front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles show damage throughout kitchen, food prep and dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with single serve napkin at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near by kitchen entrance.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing at kitchen entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Singe service cups stored on floor near by exit door.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled floors in walk-in cooler.
36-10-4
Basic - Two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
42-01-4
47
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. In reach in cooler by front counter; opened milk has no date mark. Per operator milk opened date unknown. Operator voluntarily discarded milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Tea filter soiled with mold like substance near by Hand washing sink at prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store gloves. Operator removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling Vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance at kitchen and throughout dinning area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding at kitchen exit door.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out and has holes on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles broken and in disrepair near by steam table at kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in soda machine ice bin. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self serving soda machine nozzles surrounding soiled with mold-like substances.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at kitchen. Operator stored wet mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near by steam table at kitchen.
36-22-4
47
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has fixed potable running water issue at time of inspection. All sinks have potable water. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104 form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored gloves in handwash sink by kitchen entrance. Operator removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Provided operator health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop dry at kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Wet mop stored properly. **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice bucket at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soda machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator placed wet mop at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket sitting in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in back kitchen blocked with pans piled on top. Bottom where drain is looks rusted out. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and bag stored under prep table with food and equipment. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to kettle in kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skyline Chili last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skyline Chili on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skyline Chili?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Skyline Chili.

How does Skyline Chili compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Skyline Chili most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Skyline Chili's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skyline Chili have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Skyline Chili 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 Skyline Chili inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skyline Chili is inspected around three times per year on average.