WHISKEY RIVER ON THE WATER
5245 Limestone Drive
Florida, 34668
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed , beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Per Johnanzia in Tallahassee , no plans have been sent in Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand wash sink detached from wall in handi cap stall
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen by pizza oven Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Milk in glass door cooler - opened Sunday, operator put date on. Corrected On-Site
- 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/. Previously cited and warned on 12/12, - Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed , beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed , beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine, white drop plate soiled Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep room over clean pans, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In bar, not enough Sani solution to cover towels, operator added sanitizer Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In outside bar, discussed with staff and manager on duty, make sure sanitizer powder is completed dissolved, 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu not identified as raw. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On lift top cooler and cooler by microwave in kitchen, moved to bottling shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar, inspector provide sign, manager on duty posted at sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4: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. 0 ppm, changed jug, ran 3 cycles, still 0 ppm. Operator called for repair Warning
- 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. Liquid eggs in walk in cooler, opened Saturday, milk in reach in cooler in kitchen, opened Tuesday, operator dated Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In kitchen on shelf under AC unit, microwave cooler, plates, tortilla chips, operator moved chips and plates to safe location. Will turn AC unit off or repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken -diced chicken (53F - Cold Holding) In 2 door cooler, pan over filled, operator moved to freezer, re checked- 41F Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Diced portioned chicken 51F see stop sale, in cooler overnight, temperatures not taken today. Provolone 45, operator discarded Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen on cook line, water leaks on other side of wall, plumber has been called . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: 113F **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages on prep table on cook line, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler and on shelf over freezer, operator moved to walk in cooler and labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back prep room, water dripping from pipe on wall, plumber has been called Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In kitchen on shelf under AC unit, microwave cooler, plates, tortilla chips, operator moved chips and plates to safe location. Will turn AC unit off or repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On reach in freezer on cook line, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In back room, water leaking from pipe on wall onto floor, operator is using squeegee to move water to drain approximately 12 Ft from leak. Employees are able to walk through area with out walking through water. Bucket has been put under leak to catch water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Between shelf and conduit above 2 door cooler on cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized wall. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken -diced chicken (53F - Cold Holding) In 2 door cooler, pan over filled, operator moved to freezer, re checked- 41F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen on cook line, water leaks on other side of wall, plumber has been called . Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 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 9/15/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top of electrical outlet by doorway to dish room . Operator discarded, and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage on lift top cooler on cook line, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Bartender cutting fruit in open air bar, discussed with staff and manager on duty, process moved to kitchen **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than 35 ants on dry storage rack in prep room and in box of sugar. See stop sale Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line- raw beef over ready to eat, operator moved to bottom of cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by electric outlet above reach in cooler Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall in kitchen over 2 door reach in cooler by electrical box. On sides of shelf over same coolerv Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ants in box of sugar. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy cream (46 F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In keg cooler in bar - heavy cream (46 F - Cold Holding) , see stop sale Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 10 total violations (7 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).