The Corner Skillet
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, The Corner Skillet has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The Corner Skillet's latest score is in line with the Largo average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple substance not labeled under dishwashing machine. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eye glasses stored over prep area next to stacked on clean dishes on cook line. Backpack on cook of dry storage rack hanging over prep table in back kitchen. Operator moved items to separate place from food storage areas. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's restroom doors are not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank next to soda fountain machine behind front counter is not secured. Operator chained tank up to table. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on current plans removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Handwash sink on current plans removed **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Handwash sink on current plans removed **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Handwash sink on current plans removed. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: No approved plans for Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. Operator submitted plans to plan review. Plans not approved at this time. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Plans submitted but not approved. Plan review emailed on 12-11-2026 to ask for clearer drawings. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on current plans removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Handwash sink on current plans removed **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Handwash sink on current plans removed **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: No approved plans for Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. Operator submitted plans to plan review. Plans not approved at this time. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line accumulated with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
78
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on current plans removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Handwash sink on current plans removed **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: No approved plans for Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. Operator submitted plans to plan review. Plans not approved at this time. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line accumulated with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
70
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sticky fly traps stored near dry goods and over dish machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Coleslaw dated marked marked 11/2. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw dated marked 11/2. Operator discarded. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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. 0ppm chlorine. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 corned beef hash cans dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink on current plans removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher added, 3 compartment and ice machine moved and handwash sink in back prep area removed at time of inspection. Water heater and mop sink removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator had repair made. Water running hot. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used in mashed potatoes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line accumulated with grease. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
21
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler Due to being left open. cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding) Employee put down below. cut tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (38F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table next to deli cooler. gravy (87F - Hot Holding) Employee put back on stove gravy (179F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue fan on floor in front of hand wash sink front. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed cup on deli cooler over oven. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One CO 2 was chained during inspection. Employee chained during inspection.
51-11-4
61
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer raw pork over over ready to eat gravy.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Small to go cream cheese cups no date mark prepared on 1-13. Management dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Took to to wash room **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped butter was temp at 58 F manger could not determine when butter was put into fridge. Butter was disposed of.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Garlic butter was dated 9-17 was hand made on that date. Educated manger of date marking.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Spay bottle of medicine in with mustard and ketchup. Manger inverted for proper storage for drying **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat cooked potatoes with bare hands. Educated employee regarding hand washing with ready to eat foods. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Garlic butter on package made on 9-17
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First temp at 9:22am sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); retemped at 10:30am 41 degrees Whipped butter 48 degrees front reach in sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) these four manager chose to dispose of
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped old coffee in Hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Observed drainage table side of three compartment sink with wet wiping cloths used for drainage, Discussed with manager location will make sure all dishes drain back into sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-14-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.knives in between equipment management moved
24-14-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wet wiping cloths on drying rack.
21-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated on bottom of glass fridge.
08B-49-4
25
Mar 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added ice machine and a back prep area, no hand sink in area. Soda fountain with ice well at front line has been added. Fryer on cook line has been added **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle on single service rack above straws Operator moved chemical during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (80F - Cold Holding) Operator moved item to cooler during time of inspection. Item was held out for less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -medicine stored above white refrigerator in back prep area
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill top has accumulation of food residue -white refrigerator has accumulation of food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -at single service rack Operator labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop rice in dry storage area
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates on dish drying rack Operator inverted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -at mop sink
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer have accumulation of grease -cart next to grill has accumulation of grease -reach in cooler gasket at cooks line has accumulation mold like residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at rice cooker -container with flour in dry storage area
02D-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Corner Skillet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Corner Skillet on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Corner Skillet?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Corner Skillet.
How does The Corner Skillet compare to other restaurants in Largo?
The Corner Skillet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has The Corner Skillet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Corner Skillet have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Corner Skillet 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 The Corner Skillet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Corner Skillet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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