Slims
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Slims 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Port Orange facility scores 67, putting Slims on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Oct 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used ate/licked fingers then engaged handling clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso fresco 70F, raw pork sausage 67F, sour cream 55F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -handle for knife
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -in front of fryers at prep table
12B-02-4
Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. -food being prepared on grill in front of establishment. Overhead protection is in place, without sidewalls or adequate protection from potential environmental/pest contamination **Admin Complaint**
08B-41-4
50
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly inside warming equipment up front above covered food , employee eliminated flying insect. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked ribs 80F, placed out in countertop under lamp, employee stated replacing. Advised to operqtor to use 4 hour time as public health control if not maintaining 135F or above **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Behind slicer
23-03-4
Basic - Outer opening/doors not protected during operation and vermin/flies present. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. -advised to obtain knife holder that can be disassembled and cleaned between cracks/crevice
14-55-4
50
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked ribs, 71F not under temperature inside prep area under display. Manager stated less than 30 minutes prior to inspection, began prepping at 436pm during inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: -cooked poultry 46F, cooked beef 44-47F overnight , see stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -mason jars filled with unknown clear beverage/liquid stored next to can of sloppy joes, cooked pork, above eggs/other food product - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -electric blower on prep table stored hanging over toaster - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
42-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Styrofoam food containers have food debris/soil residue inside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
25-25-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -wet mop left inside basin of mop bucket - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
May 16, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of valid food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Time extended 60 days to verify compliance on proof of valid food manager certification for establishment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time extended 30 days to verify compliance. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon in pan stored above cheese sauce in stand up cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -opened package of raw pork inside stand up freezer stored above bag of french fries
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small fryers, grease build up
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
29-11-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open.
33-15-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slims last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slims on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slims?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Slims.
How does Slims compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Slims most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 67.
Has Slims' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slims have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Slims means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Slims inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slims is inspected around three times per year on average.
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