Skillets
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
41
Score
Skillets appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Skillets' latest score of 41 falls below the Bonita Springs average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked peppers and onion marked 8/16/2025 in reach in cooler on prep line near dishwashing area, today is 8/27/2025. Operator discarded.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle cook line steam well, cooked pork sausage (123F - Hot Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator placed sausages back on grill for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by mop sink outside.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) observed in dish area. Employee replaced solution in new bucket 350ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked peppers and onion marked 8/16/2025 in reach in cooler on prep line near dishwashing area, today is 8/27/2025. Operator discarded.
02C-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered. Server side station. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and dish area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
41
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing bleach mixture/substance not labeled. Kitchen Manager labeled the bottle during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware in caddies for final dishwasher pass were stored with food-contact end up. Explained to Kitchen Manager the importance of storing in a manner that prevents hand contact with the food-contact end. He explained this to the dishwasher.
24-18-4
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut strawberries in the walk-in cooler were stored in the original, single-use packaging which is not intended for re-use. Strawberries arrive whole at this location. Berries were cut and re-stored in the original packages. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the interior deflector of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut strawberries in the walk-in cooler were stored in the original, single-use packaging which is not intended for re-use. Strawberries arrive whole at this location. Berries were cut and re-stored in the original packages. **Repeat Violation**
08B-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop observed stored in a large container of apple compote in the walk-in cooler.
10-01-5
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by a pan and towel sitting on the basin. Handwashing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a pitcher in the basin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in the prep area had ice in the basin, indicating use as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server eating at the server station, next to the soda machine, condiments, and clean dishes.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, speaker and personal bottled water on a shelf above the prep table next to food.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing food on the cook line was wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut strawberries were stored in the walk-in cooler in the original containers, which are only intended for a single-use and cannot be properly washed and sanitized.
08B-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop stored inside a container of cooked apples in the walk-in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the back room.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal cup of coffee in the server area on a shelf next to clean plates.
12B-07-4
58
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in upright cooler in the back observed to have heavy dust build-up on the fan guards.
23-03-4
95
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in the dish area was blocked by a tray sitting on the basin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the basin of the handwash sink next to the oatmeal and grits, indicating sink was used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic ramekin stored in a container of mayonnaise in the walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in the back area 2-door upright cooler observed to have heavy dust build-up which can contaminate food.
23-03-4
67
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live, large roach on a glue board under the bag-in-box. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings in back corner in dry storage, 3 droppings behind bag-in-box rack. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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 hash browns and batters held by Time as a Public Health Control with no time marking. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door propped open with a towel. **Warning**
35B-05-4
58
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon was stored on top of ready to eat deli meats in the walk-in cooler. Box of salmon moved to proper location for food safety during the visit. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 (pooled eggs, shell eggs, pancake batter, hash browns). Operator stated all products had been in service less than four hours.
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, specifically on the interior deflector
22-20-5
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in a box stored on top of sliced, cooked ham in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw sausage stored directly above raw bacon in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed slicer and dicer blades stored as clean containing encrusted food debris. Employee took items to the dish area to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, stored on a shelf near the back door. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Observed slicer and dicer, clean sheet pans and lettuce spinner stored on a wet solid shelf that contained food debris.
24-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee on the cook line using a soiled wiping cloth to wipe drips off of customer plates while plating food.
21-10-4
64
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher wipe face and rinse gloves, then touch clean utensils, no handwash. Discussed with operator proper handwashing techniques, operator discussed with employee who rehashed hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in multiple areas of kitchen nonfood grade containers used to store dry foods, cooked meats, dairy and vegetables. This is a repeat violation from 8/2/2022 and 5/23/2022. Discussed with operator reducing number of non food grade containers used while management works on a permanent solution. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) by triple sink. Operator diluted to 200ppm quaternary. This is a repeat violation from 8/2/2022. Discussed with operator checking that employees are using chemical test strips to ensure proper concentration. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided quaternary test kit for dishwasher, dishwasher uses chlorine as sanitizer.
16-32-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator is unable to close lid due to wall blocking the lid.
33-16-4
55
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler plastic containers used to store multiple food items, not food grade. Per operator, plastic non food grade containers are being replaced with food grade containers. Repeat violation 5-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) by triple sink on back prep line. Operator diluted bucket, sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On back prep line, wet nesting of plastic containers.
24-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skillets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Skillets on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Skillets?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skillets.
How does Skillets compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Skillets most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Skillets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skillets have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Skillets 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 Skillets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Skillets is inspected around four times per year on average.
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