Slater's Goods & Provisions

42881 Lake Babcock Drive, Suite 100, Babcock Ranch, FL 33982
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Slater's Goods & Provisions, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Slater's Goods & Provisions is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce 129F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at dry storage area by ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of disposable cups on the floor at storage area. Operator removed the box off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath the handwash sink at prep area.
29-11-4
78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled apron at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey behind raw beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed half gallon of milk with best use date by 09/15/24.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed half gallon of milk with best use date by 09/15/24.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed half gallon of milk with best use date by 09/15/24.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato soup 129F at front counter steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. The expiration date of 09/15/24 by the manufacturer expired. Operator discarded the food item.
02C-03-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
35
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind stuffed peppers at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed beard guard on their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
64
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching sandwich wrap with bare hands. Operator discarded the food item. Educated the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
70
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
67
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over brine. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fryer filtering machine blocking at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at rice bag at Make Table. Operator replaced with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slater's Goods & Provisions last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slater's Goods & Provisions on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slater's Goods & Provisions?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slater's Goods & Provisions.

Has Slater's Goods & Provisions' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Slater's Goods & Provisions have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Slater's Goods & Provisions 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 Slater's Goods & Provisions inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Slater's Goods & Provisions is inspected around three times per year on average.