St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

THE WHISKEY EXCHANGE

540 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Aug 15, 2023
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22204613

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly outside of walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 22204617

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: License expired on 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22204618

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Person in charge unable to answer Big 6 Foodborne Illness questions. Time Extended

31A-10-4

Detail 22204621

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from rinse station empties into hand wash sink at bar end nearest the entrance door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Drain line from rinse station empties into hand wash sink at bar end nearest the entrance door. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22204615

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine is blocked by mop bucket and chemical bottles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Hand wash sink by three-compartment sink is blocked by mop bucket. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22204614

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar being used as a dump sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Hand wash sink behind bar being used as a dump sink. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22204619

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: No Certified Food Manager Certification. Manager states that they are now DOH bar. No license can be verified. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22204611

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: No employee training present. Manager states that they now have a DOH license. No record found of DOH license. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22204612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on inside of ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22204610

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both unisex restrooms lacking a self closing door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22204616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted for protection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22204620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22055065

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly outside of walk in cooler not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

50-17-3

Detail 22055057

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22055058

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over drinks in walk in cooler.

11-07-5

Detail 22055067

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31A-10-4

Detail 22055063

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from rinse station empties into hand wash sink at bar end nearest the entrance door.

31A-09-4

Detail 22055064

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine is blocked by mop bucket and chemical bottles.

31A-11-4

Detail 22055066

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar being used as a dump sink.

53A-01-7

Detail 22055068

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22055060

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22055059

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on inside of ice machine.

32-04-4

Detail 22055061

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both unisex restrooms lacking a self closing door.

24-05-4

Detail 22055055

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted for protection.

08B-49-4

Detail 22055054

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food to be served to the public.

08B-38-4

Detail 22055062

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on the floor of walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 22055056

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

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21766136

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 21766141

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2023.

11-07-5

Detail 21766140

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

53B-13-5

Detail 21766135

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.

24-05-4

Detail 21766139

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted for protection. Manager on duty inverted. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21766137

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restrooms.

35B-05-4

Detail 21766138

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Roll up door along bar is open to the street.

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21095369

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near front entrance door. 2 live flies behind bar next to soda dispenser. 1 live fly behind bar next to right hand hand wash sink. 1 live fly next to mop sink and ice machine. 1 live fly in first unisex bathroom in rear of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: 1 live fly behind bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces 1 dead fly behind bar area, manager removed and sanitized the area. Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21095367

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either unisex bathroom in rear of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21095370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard missing from left hand beverage cooler behind the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 21095371

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet in hand wash sink near ice machine are stripped and not able to get water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Operator removed stripped handles and is able to get hot water. Operator is ordering new faucet system. Time Extended

10-14-5

Detail 21095372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored improperly between uses. Ice buckets store in ice machine not inverted for protection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21095368

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door to walk in cooler have mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21082696

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near front entrance door. 2 live flies behind bar next to soda dispenser. 1 live fly behind bar next to right hand hand wash sink. 1 live fly next to mop sink and ice machine. 1 live fly in first unisex bathroom in rear of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21082684

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread in walk in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21082694

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind the bar in between second and third cooler cooler. Operator sprayed, removed and disinfected the area. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21082683

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings on shel to the left of beer taps behind the bar. Operator removed and sanitized the area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21082687

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Left hand hand wash sink behind the bar has drain line used for cleaning glasses in the sink. Right hand hand wash sink behind the bar also has drain line for cleaning glasses in the sink and soda gun is located directly above the hand wash sink. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21082688

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Two drinks on the menu contain egg whites, but are not identified as raw or undercooked. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21082692

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on bar. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21082689

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either unisex bathroom in rear of establishment. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21082682

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind couch in rear of establishment, operator removed and disinfected the area. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21082693

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard missing from left hand beverage cooler behind the bar. Warning

29-09-4

Detail 21082685

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet in hand wash sink near ice machine are stripped and not able to get water. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 21082690

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored improperly between uses. Ice buckets store in ice machine not inverted for protection. Repeat Violation Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21082695

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21082691

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich presses located next to walk in cooler have built up food debris. Also single door oven underneath sandwich press has built up food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21082686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door to walk in cooler have mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 20443913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Time Extended

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 20440079

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over utensils used behind bar in dry storage cabinet. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20440071

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies next to hand wash sink behind bar Repeat Violation Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 20440083

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Goat cheese 5/2 Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20440081

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Goat cheese 5/2 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20440084

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork 46°f, pork sausage 47°f mozzarella 56°f fresh mozzarella 47°f walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20440073

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork 46°f, pork sausage 47°f mozzarella 56°f fresh mozzarella 47°f walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20440076

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles for windows and sani-kleen Stored over rack of cutting boards. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 20440087

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. three compartment sink quaternary 400ppm. Employee adjusting to 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20440069

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. Hard boiled eggs Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20440082

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. rags stored in back hand wash sink next to water heater. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20440085

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing strainer in hand wash sink behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20440086

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. Employee added. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20440075

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar at both sinks. Employee added to one. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20440078

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk foods on floor next to door of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

10-14-5

Detail 20440080

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20440074

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop for ice bin in ice. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20440070

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20440077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20440072

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler where condiments for mixologist are stored. Warning