DRIFTLIGHT JW MARKET LOBBY LOUNGE
510 WATER STREET, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-221-4950
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service bar.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By soda dispenser service area manager restocked.
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
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment at bar
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, operator will manually set it up until dispenser is fixed
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator had employee re wash and air dry them
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator had employee re wash and air dry them
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator replaced now 150 ppm
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dish are, operator chained them up during inspection.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In service bar area.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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.
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