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Slim Chickens

23260 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Slim Chickens, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Slim Chickens on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's toilet, operator cleaned men's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scooper handle touching mushrooms, operator removed scooper from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine is dining room area, nozzle of Diet Coke and Dr. Pepper, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink and drink storage area. Operator removed standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator voluntarily discarded mop 2 heads **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleqned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By drive through window open cup of ice water and straw next to single serve straws. Operator dispose of the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep area by the back door. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
82
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken Tenders (112F - Hot Holding) and 125F-hot holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tenders (125F - Hot Holding) and chicken tenders (112F - Hot Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids on the floor by drive through. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slim Chickens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slim Chickens on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slim Chickens?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Slim Chickens.

How does Slim Chickens compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Slim Chickens most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Slim Chickens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slim Chickens have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Slim Chickens 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 Slim Chickens inspected?

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

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