WACKO'S BAR & GRILL
3701 EMERSON ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Rodriguez took test on 1-3-20 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: John took test 2 days ago, other manager is not here and he has his certification, didn't answer phone **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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/. Added 2 small pizza ovens, talked to Robert Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Submitted and a plan reviewer is working on it **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both working with open foods, placed one Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By upright freezer Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing in walk in cooler, entrance, someone went to buy them
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Mailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow powder, employee wrote breading Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box with raw breaded beef on shelf above bread in upright freezer, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded beef in open box above raw fish in upright freezer, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in triple sink, diluted by employee, 300 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and can opener Repeat Violation
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Rodriguez took test on 1-3-20 Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 51-16-7: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/. Added 2 small pizza ovens, talked to Robert Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance at bar, cleaner by employee
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cracked in ceiling by cook line
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two packs of raw fish in walk in cooler, operator punctured them Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One in storage room, operator cleaned it Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got one Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got hat Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn for Tropicana cooler by cook line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug and bag of rice, operator placed it on shelf, Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 hood filters, shelf in walk in cooler and fence in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp-open box on shelf above onion rings in white freezer, operator rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw philly meat on shelf above raw fish in upright freezer, operator rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f cheese, no water in warmer, operator added water to warmer **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above portioned cups, storage area, manager moved chemical Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On red hose side of splitter, faucet by mop sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corn bean mix opened on Friday, labeled by operator
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, employee placed napkins Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. 3 people that don't touch food but work here
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on prep table
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working with open foods,
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working with open foods Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Both interior doors of upright freezer Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright cooler with ranch, employee placed one Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in prep cooler and hood filters, shelves in walk in cooler, Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese on table, 32f, shrimp 28f, placed in cooler by employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container, labeled sugar by employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lowe's bucket for raw wings in prep cooler
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat in open box on shelf above raw salmon, employee rearranged upright freezer, mgr rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on shelf above to go containers and napkins by ice machine, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In mop sink and on long house side of splitter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pot from hand sink at cook line, I explained and he stopped Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at bar, labels cleaner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
16
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On white powder, bulk container, cook line
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee ladies restroom Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting fruit at bar, cook cooking Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice bin, bar
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By upright cooler and ac unit in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of thrice and oil jugs, storage room, employee placed them on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing h
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright freezer, both door missing interior panels Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Tropicana cooler
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. One employee remembers it was removed from outside Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, cook line
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face then touches containers with food, explaining to him and he washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One zucchini, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat in open box on shelf above spinach dip, employee rearrange upstairs freezer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on shelf above to go containers, storage area by dish, employee removed it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside splitter, red hose side of splitter
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Can bean mix made a 6 days ago, employee trashed them, Tropicana cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
- 11-26-1: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. One new employee
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One cook here for 2 months
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee didn't know what it was, discarded it Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 28 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 16 basic).