Cortez, Manatee County

SLICKERS EATERY

12012 CORTEZ RD W, Cortez, FL 34215

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Oct 21, 2025
City
Cortez
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

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.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 24134197

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Educated on storing raw items according to cook temperatures. Operator moved chicken below pork. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24134196

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-37-5

Detail 23785955

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23785954

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling tiles in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23785957

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on clean dish rack. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23785956

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator cleaned up standing water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 23708457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Operator is in the process of replacing tiles. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23708456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance. Operator is in the process of replacing tiles. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23551379

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pasta in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23551380

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator lost all paper work in the hurricane and is in the process of getting new employee food handler training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23551376

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. Operator lost all paper work in the hurricane and just reopened. Emailed copy of employee health reporting agreements operator printed and was in the process of having employees read and sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23551377

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Operator is in the process of replacing tiles. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23551381

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance. Operator is in the process of replacing tiles. Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23551374

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees drink cell phone on rack neck to single serve plates. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23551375

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned food products on floor in walk-in dry storage area. Operator moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23551378

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar in food prep area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22816189

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat rice in the walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22816188

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Rice (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated he had left the door open to store a delivery for approximately 1hr 20minutes before the inspection. Operator called a repairman. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22816190

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 22816187

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the alcohol walk in cooler. Warning

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-17-4

Detail 22395460

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed dry storage rack in dish wash room with rusted shelves.

29-49-6

Detail 22395461

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar, beer reach in cooler. Operator cleaned out reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21788043

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tuna stored over romaine salad in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed the tuna on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21788040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bruschetta cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator item were in reach in cooler on cook line from opening 2 hours. Operator placed the item in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21788041

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. Emailed form to operator. Operator printed the form. Present employees signed the form. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21788044

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

29-49-6

Detail 21788045

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the bar area. Operator clean area. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21788042

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed base of the wall soiled in walk in cooler. Operator clean the wall. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-03-4

Detail 21629993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Underneath the hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21629995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped tiles by entrance to the walk in cooler by the exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21629994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing mechanism on the back exit door of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 21629335

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed steak stored over cucumbers salad in reach in cooler at the kitchen. Operator placed the steak on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21629343

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared on 12/3. Operator discarded. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21629338

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings between hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Warning

41-23-4

Detail 21629342

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed 2 rodent baits underneath the shelf at dry storage. 1 bait underneath the shelf by the dishwasher. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21629336

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked chicken prepared on 12/3. Operator discarded. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21629346

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bread pudding prepared day before not date marked. Operator placed the date on item. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21629333

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop sauce. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21629334

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 5 tiles missing in the bar area. Operator placed the tiles up. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21629347

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above food prep area across the cook line. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21629348

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Underneath the hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21629337

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sun glasses stored by the container of almonds. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21629344

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed back of the 2 reach in cooler in the kitchen partially covered with the plate. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21629340

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath the dishwasher, and three compartment sink, around the walls, and underneath the table in dry storage area. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21629350

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped tiles by entrance to the walk in cooler by the exit door. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21629345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of the reach in cooler soiled. Operator cleaned the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21629339

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing mechanism on the back exit door of the establishment. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21629349

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed bottom part of wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21629341

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed plastic that wraps around walls and floors soiled and peeled off with accumulation of debris. Warning

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 21122811

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21122808

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 21122806

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone and sanitize the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 21122809

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle (hot water) missing at hand washing sink on the cook line. Manager placed the handle on the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21122810

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable.

08B-17-4

Detail 21122807

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked pasta. Owner removed boxes and place them to other shelf. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20892437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler south Cold holding - butter 45°F, liquid eggs 45°F, mozzarella cheese 45°F. Employee stated they were busy for lunch rush, and they had quite a few large trays of food cooling in the last couple hours. Employee is moving food to beer cooler and calling for service. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20892438

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with chemicals stored by oil on shelf at end of cook line. Employee removed from area. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 20892430

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at bar Test for chlorine is at 200+ ppm, new reading is 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20892433

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed four oyster tags with no date of last use. Educated employee. Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 20892431

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on menu Caesar dressing being served. Per employee, Caesar dressing is made onsite with liquid eggs. Menu does not identify hidden raw ingredient. Educated employee. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20892436

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed open areas in corner of cook line, north side. Warning

36-63-4

Detail 20892432

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood vents and ceiling soiled with grease. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20892434

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, at cook line. Employee made sign and placed sr hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20892435

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles on cook line not labeled. Employee labeled oil and water bottles, accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning