Inspection Report

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WHISKEY JOE'S BAR & GRILL

5313 19 ST E · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3341063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8360323
DBPR license5105878

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes touch dirty dishes then go touch clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Chef talked to employee concerning proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority01A-08-4

High Priority – Shellfish received from unapproved/unlisted shipper. See stop sale. Observed one case green tagged oysters in walk-in cooler. Chef removed from shelf.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed one case of green tagged oysters in walk in cooler. Chef removed case from shelf.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray paint and butane on shelf next to soda syrup. Chef moved chemicals to different area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cut board at hot foods station. Observed several heavily grooved cutting boards in rear storage area. Chef threw out. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on back storage shelf.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.