Jacksonville, Duval County

WHISPERS OYSTER BAR AND CRAB HOUSE

8206 PHILIPS HWY 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
5 High Priority
Dec 30, 2025
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Closed
Inspections
24

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 21

41-07-4

Detail 24275579

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 24275575

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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. In use during inspection. Person in charge primed and retested at 50ppm by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24275580

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in back ice machine area. Observed two flying insects in main bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 24275587

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over open package of fries. In make line drawers raw chicken stored over raw dish and shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 24275593

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of fish with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make-line drawers thawed with no oxygen introduced.

01C-03-4

Detail 24275590

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served.

31A-09-4

Detail 24275592

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in side bar inaccessible due to not connected to water. Person in charge hooked up during inspection. In usable state, but faucet leaking by end of inspection. Also, bucket stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 24275591

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handling employees on site with no CFM present.

53B-01-5

Detail 24275583

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training during inspection. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24275574

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting responsibility. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24275584

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap and paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen, at server stations, at bar area. Also, most hand wash sinks are missing hand wash signs.

02C-02-5

Detail 24275578

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese, beef, chicken made more than 24 hours ago in walk in cooler, or frozen and thawed with no date mark.

06-09-1

Detail 24275582

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 pieces of fish with instructions to remove from packaging, thawed in make-line drawers thawed with no oxygen introduced.

35A-03-4

Detail 24275576

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches near walk in freezer door: One in door frame, one on floor near door. Observed two dead roaches in spray foam near hand wash sink on main cook line. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24275581

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 24275585

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing at dump sink in main bar area. Also, leak observed under dishmachine, under triple sink. Also, drain cover missing at triple sink drain. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24275589

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in large walk in cooler, near dishmachine, at oyster prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 24275577

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Sides of fryers either debris buildup. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24275588

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored observed floor in liquor storage room. Person in charge began raising. Corrective Action Taken

38-04-4

Detail 24275586

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler with oyster storage has no light.

42-01-4

Detail 24275573

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads observed in mop sink.

Nov 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-7

Detail 24174356

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect observed in main bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed approximately 7 live flying insects at the main bar area around dirty mop head on floor. Person in charge killed until 3 live flying insects remained. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24174355

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in secondary bar unhooked from piping at time of inspection. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by large fan. Person in charge removed. Items stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Hand sink in secondary bar is still unhooked from piping. Person in charge states has plumber scheduled to repair next week. Hand sink by dish pit has items stored in sink. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 24174357

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in secondary bar along wall. Observed three dead roaches along wall behind ovens in kitchen. Observed three dead roaches along wall by dry storage racks in kitchen. Observed one dead roaches along wall in not in use ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed one dead roach on the floor at the main bar area near cabinet closest to mop storage at bar. Person in charge discarded. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Oct 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24156714

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect observed in main bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-23-4

Detail 24156715

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one egg sacs in not in use ice machine in back kitchen. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24156716

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in secondary bar unhooked from piping at time of inspection. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by large fan. Person in charge removed. Items stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24156711

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink utilized during inspection. Person in charge provided. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24156712

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at hand wash sink in back kitchen. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24156710

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off in establishment. Water only reaching 79F in establishment during inspection. Person in charge states water heater stopped working approximately 5 days ago, due to be replaced tomorrow. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24156713

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in secondary bar along wall. Observed three dead roaches along wall behind ovens in kitchen. Observed three dead roaches along wall by dry storage racks in kitchen. Observed one dead roaches along wall in not in use ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24051527

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed five live flying insects at bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed two flying insects at main bar area. Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 24051528

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed person in charge utilize household pesticide during inspection to kill roaches. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Operator observed utilizing non commercial spray to kill roaches during inspection. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24051526

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches under lip of sink where top of sink meets wall. Board used to attach sink to wall. Person in charge removed board and brought outside in trash bag to kill roaches. Also, one live roach observed on wall behind oven. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed three live roaches at pipe behind prep sink where the pipe meets the faucet. Person in charge began killing. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 24051525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor under the dishmachine. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the main bar. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed on dead roach behind the oven. Observed one dead roach on the floor behind two prep sinks. Person in charge discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Sep 18, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24047947

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed five live flying insects at bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 24047948

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed person in charge utilize household pesticide during inspection to kill roaches. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24047945

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches under lip of sink where top of sink meets wall. Board used to attach sink to wall. Person in charge removed board and brought outside in trash bag to kill roaches. Also, one live roach observed on wall behind oven. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 24047946

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor under the dishmachine. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the main bar. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24040310

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Person in charge needs more time to repair. Time Extended

35A-02-7

Detail 24040303

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects at server window. Observed four flying insects in main bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No flying insects observed at callback. Time Extended

41-05-4

Detail 24040302

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee utilize household pesticide to kill roaches found during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Not observed at callback. Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 24040308

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the shelf where the orders hang in kitchen near hand wash sink. Observed two live roaches on the wall behind the oven. Observed two live roaches on the shelf with microwave storage in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed three live roaches in the molding on the wall near the hand wash sink on the cookline. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24040304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in kitchen not hooked up to plumbing. Hand wash sink in dishpit does not have water turned on to unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Person in charge needs more time to repair. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24040307

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Not observed. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 24040305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24040309

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Paper towels missing at server station hand wash sink near secondary bar. Person in charge provided. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 24040306

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 13 dead roaches in establishment in the flooding locations: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches along the back left side wall by dry storage and electrical boxes. Observed two dead roaches on the shelving/ lid to box near back wall. Observed one dead roaches on the hand wash sink in prep kitchen side. Observed one dead roaches on cardboard lining shelf in back prep line area. Observed three dead roaches on the floor behind oven. Observed one dead roach in mop bucket water by back walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed four dead roaches on the floor near oven, stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed two dead roaches on the floor/ yellow lid near ice machine. Observed four dead roaches on the floor under cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 24024354

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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired. Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 24024350

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice in secondary bar server area. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24024349

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects at server window. Observed four flying insects in main bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 24024346

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee utilize household pesticide to kill roaches found during inspection. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24024345

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the shelf where the orders hang in kitchen near hand wash sink. Observed two live roaches on the wall behind the oven. Observed two live roaches on the shelf with microwave storage in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24024357

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster base in turned off unit at 80F in unit overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 24024347

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster base in turned off unit at 80F in unit overnight.

41-10-4

Detail 24024351

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored over and next to food products in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 24024339

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Person in charge only able to provide oyster tags from current oysters.

31A-09-4

Detail 24024340

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in kitchen not hooked up to plumbing. Hand wash sink in dishpit does not have water turned on to unit. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24024344

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24024355

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24024356

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge has no test strips for chlorine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24024343

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24024341

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 13 dead roaches in establishment in the flooding locations: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches along the back left side wall by dry storage and electrical boxes. Observed two dead roaches on the shelving/ lid to box near back wall. Observed one dead roaches on the hand wash sink in prep kitchen side. Observed one dead roaches on cardboard lining shelf in back prep line area. Observed three dead roaches on the floor behind oven. Observed one dead roach in mop bucket water by back walk in cooler. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 24024353

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink and at triple sink. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 24024352

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle missing at triple sink on the cold side.

23-03-4

Detail 24024342

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wheels and sides of fryers with grease buildup. Interior of not plugged in reach in cooler/ reach in freezer with food buildup.

06-01-5

Detail 24024348

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster thawing in submerged standing water. Person in charge turned on cold running water. Corrective Action Taken

14-12-4

Detail 24024338

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas in clean dishware area missing pieces.

Apr 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23728988

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Verified ownership. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: No change. Person in charge states called Tallahassee, money has been paid, but not reallocated to account. Per office, looking into at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 23728987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bar and in main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Ceiling tiles has been replaced in bar, ordered ceiling tile for kitchen. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Apr 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 23725598

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can coconut cream with dent along seam.

35A-02-7

Detail 23725595

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 flying insects in back by triple sink. Observed three flying insects in main bar, three flying insects in back bar. Person in charge states pest control scheduled for tomorrow. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23725600

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Verified ownership. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23725596

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23725590

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink non chemical side of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 23725592

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

16-37-1

Detail 23725594

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for dishmachine. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23725597

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bar and in main kitchen. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23725599

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at triple sink and mop sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23725593

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 23725591

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain at prep sink with standing water. Triple sink far left sink not draining. Warning

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23571244

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine during inspection. Will utilize triple sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishmachine was inspected by Ecolab per person in charge. Waiting on parts to replace, will not utilize until fixed, will utilize triple sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 23571246

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No change. Admin Complaint

29-11-4

Detail 23571245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Water leaking at cook line into bucket. Time Extended

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23528012

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine during inspection. Will utilize triple sink. Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 23528014

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23528013

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint

29-11-4

Detail 23528015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23510348

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 23510349

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23510347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23510350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. Time Extended

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23476828

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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23476825

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 23476824

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishmachine lower than flood rim.

03A-02-5

Detail 23476832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings in drawer unit under cook line for less than 1 hour per person in charge at 50F. Unit not on during inspection. Person in charge turned unit on, iced down items in unit during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23476827

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf over clean utensils at triple sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23476830

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 23476823

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23476836

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine during inspection.

53A-05-6

Detail 23476826

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 plus food handling employees with no CFM present during inspection. Also, person in charge with no proof of CFM. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23476834

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen, in men's restroom. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23476835

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items made more than 24 hours ago in reach in cooler and walk in cooler with no date mark.

41-17-4

Detail 23476831

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with chemicals unlabeled, person in charge labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23476833

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on tray stored on speed rack in kitchen. Person in charge removed to clean. Also, approximately 8 dead roaches in not in use walk in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge cleaned and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23476837

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.

36-27-5

Detail 23476829

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at triple sink with debris buildup. Ceiling tile missing on cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 23476822

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22845048

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Person in charge states has class scheduled. Unable to provide proof of training during inspection. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22845049

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Person in charge unable to provide. Person in charge states has class scheduled. Time Extended

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22700499

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22700500

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended

Feb 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22678068

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in dump sink at small side bar during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 22678076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cases of whole in shell oysters sitting at room temperature with ambient temperature inside box at 50F. Person in charge states recently delivered. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 22678067

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served, not in chronological order, or kept for 90 days.

31A-09-4

Detail 22678073

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in small side bar not accessible due to not functional at time of inspection. Also, several hand wash sinks have items stored in sink. Items were removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22678065

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees on duty conducting prep with no CFM present.

31B-02-4

Detail 22678069

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink at server station by restrooms. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22678075

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22678078

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22678070

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle at server area unlabeled.

22-20-5

Detail 22678066

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of large ice machine with mold like substance buildup.

32-05-4

Detail 22678072

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. One stall in womens restroom and one urinal in mens restroom out of order.

40-06-5

Detail 22678074

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat stored on rack with clean dishware, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22678071

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup observed. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22678064

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline with grease buildup. Cart with grease pot by dishmachine with heavy grease buildup. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22678077

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 22528963

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated he will email me certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No CFM for establishment at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22528964

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No proof any employees have been informed of reporting procedures. Admin Complaint

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 3Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22344486

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-23 Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22344485

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 22344491

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for oyster during this inspection. Operator stated he's unsure where chef placed tags. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22344489

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in back prep area soiled. Also, ice chute area of large ice machine in back room soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22344481

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store misc towels and scrubbie. Operator removed items from hand wash sink to properly store. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22344490

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated he will email me certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22344482

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area, front service line and warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22344487

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee Food Safety Training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22344488

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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22344484

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor at door near walk-in-cooler. Also, wrapped package of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 22344480

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22344483

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill soiled with grease and food debris. Also, filters in hood system above grill soiled. Repeat Violation

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21877478

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM certification. Operator stated employee has it with them. He will get a copy and keep at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: At callback no change. Time Extended

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 10Basic: 5Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 21859863

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beans and rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated walk-in-cooler was working properly during lunch time. Operator called to have cooler serviced. Operator moved some TCS foods to a nearby cooler to chill.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 21859866

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for past 90 days. Operator stated employee recently discarded tags.

22-02-4

Detail 21859871

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute of ice machine across from walk in cooler soiled. Also, soda gun at bar soiled. Employee cleaned soda gun during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21859860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in warewashing area blocked with bucket of linen. Employee removed bucket from hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 21859864

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM certification. Operator stated employee has it with them. He will get a copy and keep at establishment. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21859872

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area, warewashing area and on cookline. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21859868

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21859870

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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection

31B-03-4

Detail 21859869

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line, warewashing area, and on cook line. Operator replenished soap at all hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 21859874

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster consumer advisory available. Provided advisory during this inspection and was posted. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21859865

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near hand wash sink at bar. Employee labeled spray bottle of bleach Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 21859859

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 47F. Observed large mass of ice surrounding fan area. Operator stated walk in cooler was working fine at lunch time. Operator called to have walk-in-cooler serviced during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21859873

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor / holding door open near walk-in-cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21859867

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor in walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21859861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill soiled

25-05-4

Detail 21859862

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with sealed sleeves of Single service to go items stored on floor at front service station. Operator removed to go lids to properly store Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21225537

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked noodles prepared last night per operator did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. cooked noodles (46-50F - Cooling) see stop sale

01B-36-5

Detail 21225539

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked noodles prepared last night per operator did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. cooked noodles (46-50F - Cooling) see stop sale

08A-05-6

Detail 21225543

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over container of ready to eat cooked noodles. Operator removed fish to properly store. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21225541

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. Container of heavy whipping cream opened night before last not date marked. Operator date marked container Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21225542

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple utensils in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed utensils from hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21225538

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in prep area and in front service line area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21225540

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to hand wash sink in bar area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21225536

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in bar area in disrepair. Pipe missing and operator stated hand wash sink in process of being repaired.