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DRIFTLIGHT JW MARKET LOBBY LOUNGE

510 WATER STREET, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-221-4950

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats218
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918664
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service bar.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp tested at 135-146F operator set up three compartment sink
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By soda dispenser service area manager restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee trainings not expired. Observed 6 employee trainings expired issued 9 2 21 and 8 3 22
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment at bar
Basic/36-73-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, operator will manually set it up until dispenser is fixed
Basic/21-08-4
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator had employee re wash and air dry them
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator had employee re wash and air dry them
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator replaced now 150 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service bar.
High priority/35A-02-6
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working with non pasteurized eggs and touching ready to eat foods and clean plates, discussed with operator and operator coached the employee.
High priority/12A-09-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sinks at bar area have drain pans used for drink dumping. And are blocked by bottles of alcohol.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dish are, operator chained them up during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had coffee drink on clean prep station at bar area.
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In service bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Tile in back of walk in cooler, cove molding. - threshold from walk in cooler to walk in freezer damaged.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken

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