VENICE, Sarasota County

SKILLETS

4115 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 14, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 23959953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Drain plug is still missing. Operator has contacted waste removal company requesting plug. Time Extended

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23957404

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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23957407

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed plastic glove used to wrap cheese block in walk-in cooler. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23957408

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide on shelf at back storage area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23957393

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed utensil the following items at cooks line make: shredded cheese 63F, cream sauce 50F, dice tomatoes 56F, sautéed onions 51F, sautéed peppers 57F, dice ham 60F, cooked sausage 65F, cheese 64F, shell eggs 49F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23957395

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil the following items at cooks line make: shredded cheese 63F, cream sauce 50F, dice tomatoes 56F, sautéed onions 51F, sautéed peppers 57F, dice ham 60F, cooked sausage 65F, cheese 64F, shell eggs 49F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23957401

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cut fruit cups at wait staff area not properly time marked. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23957394

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed imitation crab block of cheese in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23957399

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot of cooked beans in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23957392

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed raw cases employee phone beverage on table with clean dish at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23957402

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans at dishwasher area on shelf wet nesting. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23957405

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23957397

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23957400

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23957396

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23957403

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pot of cooked beans in walk-in cooler not covered. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23957398

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pans squeeze bottles at cooks line not properly labeled. Warning

46-04-4

Detail 23957406

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed side exit in dinning room end of counter lock.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-01-5

Detail 23435938

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in waffle batter. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 23041276

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent can of tomato paste at can rack. Operator voluntarily remove item from use. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23041275

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in-freeze.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 22454035

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs and hollandaise sauce at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated eggs were taken out 30 minutes prior and hollandaise sauce at 8 am. Employee then time marked items accordingly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22454037

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 8-4-23 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22454039

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 8-4-23 Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22454036

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones, blue tooth speakers, and keys on shelf above prep counter. Repeat 8-4-23 Repeat Violation

24-01-4

Detail 22454038

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed coffee cups at outdoor tables not inverted or covered and protected.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22176571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 22176572

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22176574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22176573

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 22174002

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 large can of tuna and 1 large can beef stock dented. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of dented cans. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22174008

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Saute Station Make table: scrambled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pepper Jack cheese (62F - Cold Holding); sausage crumbles (64F - Cold Holding); dice ham (63F - Cold Holding); sautee onions (65F - Cold Holding) Operator stated all items had been placed in make table 3 hours prior. Observed operator remove all items from make table and place into Walk-in CoolerCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22174003

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22174006

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22174001

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22174000

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, keys and blue tooth speaker on shelf above prep table. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 22174004

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment at cooks line. Observed operator remove fly tape. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22174007

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22174005

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at coffee stations not covered or inverted. Observed employee invert filters. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-12-4

Detail 21763395

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw shell eggs then handle cut tomatoes and avocado without washing hands. Instructed employee and operator on proper hand washing and hand of raw items and ready to eat items.

08A-05-6

Detail 21763392

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed crepe batter containing raw shell eggs above cooked sausage gravy in reach-in cooler across from Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move crepe batter to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21763399

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at end of cooks line full of plastic containers.

16-37-1

Detail 21763396

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chlorine sanitizer test kit.

16-21-4

Detail 21763398

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 21763391

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food above consumer food in reach-in cooler across from Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move employee food to lower shelf away from consumers food. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21763397

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-10-4

Detail 21763394

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line.

21-08-4

Detail 21763393

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer buckets with 000 parts per million of sanitizer.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21320886

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. Observed dish machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed employee prime sanitizer and retest at 50 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21320883

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked on shell eggs at cooks counter. Observed employee state they were taken out of refrigerator 1 hour prior, employee marked time appropriately. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21320885

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 21320884

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk bag of sugar on floor by dry storage area. Observed employee move item to shelf. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21090351

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese and spinach on cooks line. Observed employee move eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 21090349

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack shell eggs and not wash and and change gloves before handling clean plates.

29-42-4

Detail 21090352

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.

40-06-5

Detail 21090350

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones, keys and personal bags stored on shelf above food prep on cooks line. Observed employees remove all items to employee break area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21090356

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks wearing watches while preparing food. Observed employee remove watches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21090355

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 21090353

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage containers from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 21090354

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wipe cloth in use at cooks line.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20852206

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over cut potatoes in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20852205

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

40-06-5

Detail 20852207

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table.

13-07-4

Detail 20852203

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20852204

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20852208

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up front counter.

25-06-4

Detail 20852210

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on coffee machine. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20852209

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler beside cook line.