Inspectors temporarily close Anna Maria Island restaurant with rodent problem
Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues.
The reports are public information.
During recent inspections in Manatee County, a restaurant in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island was temporarily shut down after inspectors found signs of rodent activity on site.
Skinny’s Place, 3901 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach — Inspected and temporarily closed Jan. 14
- High priority: An inspector observed over 100 rodent droppings throughout the restaurant, including approximately 40 droppings in the back corner of a food preparation area, approximately 50 droppings under a water heater and additional droppings in food preparation and storage areas. Corrective action was taken. A restaurant operator began to clean and sanitize the areas.
- High priority: Raw beef was stored over hot dogs in a reach-in cooler. Corrective action was taken.
- Intermediate: Containers were stored in an employee handwash sink. Corrective action was taken.
- Basic: An inspector noted five basic violations, including wiping cloth sanitizer that was not at the correct strength and an exterior door with a gap at the bottom.
- The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up visit later that day and was allowed to reopen.
Editor’s Note: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, these reports are a “snapshot” of the conditions present at the time of the inspection and are public record. The agency is required to inspect every licensed restaurant at least once per year, but new and “high-risk” establishments tend to be inspected more frequently.
When an emergency shutdown order is given by an inspector, it must first be reviewed and approved by agency supervisors. In order for a business to reopen, an inspector will continue visiting the establishment daily until compliance is met. Some citations may include a financial penalty. Inspectors may also respond to complaints, which can be filed at MyFloridaLicense.com.
This story was originally published January 22, 2026 at 5:50 AM.