Whiskey Joe's Restaurant, 7720 Courtney Campbell, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHISKEY JOE'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7720 Courtney Campbell, Tampa, FL 33607-1430
License #: 3907093
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long pony tail **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Randel cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oils on cook line
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Cook line and outside back door
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. (4)
08/04/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Drawer coolers on line
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towels used under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Tall units unit in salad area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bars and kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Both coolers
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Chicken next to seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Inside bar
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Will leave new verbiage. **Corrected On-Site**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surface of soda fountain kitchen and outside bar.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic buckets **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cook line/prep.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No hand-washing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees. Kitchen, bars
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted can present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Dish washer
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory not proper. Incorporated in oyster advisory.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of fish, freezer, plastic bucket cooler
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bulk rice
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. D/R and bar out side and inside
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk and squeeze containers.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. 1can cranberry sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. At wait station in dining area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dry towels **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers in kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Drawer coolers on line has chicken next to beef.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. Next to dance floor.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook line
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 2 boxes in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. in coolers
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraints. server cutting lemons in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. server cutting lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Observed ice scoops with handles in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. spatulas
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty racks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. 2 left end of cook line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer buckets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. opened bag of bread crumbs.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oils in plastic bottles on cook line.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back of units
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pitchers of tea at bar.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoops
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. reach in coolers.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. at bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese , cold cuts
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed personal care item stored infood area. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy heavy cream
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to raw burgers on cook line.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers/lids
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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