Slim's Place

204 Palmetto Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Slim's Place has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Anna Maria facility scores 83, putting Slim's Place on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket to strong. Operator corrected bucket to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over shrimp in reach-in coolers drawer on cook line . Operator moved beef below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strip in kitchen next to silverware. Operator removed and discarded pest emitting strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen above single door make station with water stains and black mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
23-03-4
70
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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 chili at 127 and meatballs in sauce at 121. Operator stated items had been in warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated chili to 186F and reheat meatballs and sauce to 191F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.observed 2 dead roaches in back lower corner of bar area. Operator removed roaches and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on clean dish rack . Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container on dry dish rack. Employee separated containers to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No measurable ppm on dish machine sanitizer. Operator replaced sanitizer, now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Silver in back prep area is soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated owner on thawing reduced oxygen packaging fish properly.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 at 120F and Chili at 133F. Operator increased the heat, chili now at 140F. Operator changed the cheese sauce 138F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun had build-up of soil. Employee cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles and the entrance of walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
74
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slim's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slim's Place on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slim's Place?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Slim's Place.

How does Slim's Place compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?

Slim's Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Anna Maria average of 83.

Has Slim's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slim's Place have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Slim's Place 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 Slim's Place inspected?

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