Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601

14675 State Road 70 East, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

American

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601's latest score of 95 sits above the Lakewood Ranch average of 89. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 container without a label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed gloves not being changed when changing tasks.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser jammed and not functioning. Operator repaired. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers without labels.

02D-01-5

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried onions being held at room temperature at 77 degrees. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee changing garbage cans and taking garbage outside. Then returning to work handling single serv items and food preparation without washing hands. Operator coached employee and they washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back doors. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 white rolling container with food product removed from its original packaging and not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601.

How does Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?

Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.

Has Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 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 Restaurant #17601 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Slim Chickens Restaurant #17601 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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