Slickers Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
58
Score
Slickers Eatery has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Slickers Eatery on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without a identifier.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory. E-mailed copy of consumer advisory to operator. Operator printed and hung copy of consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tile kitchen and dish area.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in corner next to ice machine. Employee removed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open . Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
58
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Educated on storing raw items according to cook temperatures. Operator moved chicken below pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on clean dish rack. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator cleaned up standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Operator is in the process of replacing tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance. Operator is in the process of replacing tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat rice in the walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Rice (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated he had left the door open to store a delivery for approximately 1hr 20minutes before the inspection. Operator called a repairman. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the alcohol walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-50-4
67
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed dry storage rack in dish wash room with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar, beer reach in cooler. Operator cleaned out reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
90
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tuna stored over romaine salad in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed the tuna on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bruschetta cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator item were in reach in cooler on cook line from opening 2 hours. Operator placed the item in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed form to operator. Operator printed the form. Present employees signed the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed base of the wall soiled in walk in cooler. Operator clean the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the bar area. Operator clean area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
58
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Underneath the hand washing sink in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped tiles by entrance to the walk in cooler by the exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing mechanism on the back exit door of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slickers Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slickers Eatery on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slickers Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Slickers Eatery.
How does Slickers Eatery compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Slickers Eatery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Slickers Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Slickers Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Slickers Eatery 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 Slickers Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slickers Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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