THE WHISKEY EXCHANGE
540 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Aug 15, 2023 · 1 visit since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021031305 | Mar 3, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
1 visit, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023.
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.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from rinse station empties into hand wash sink at bar end nearest the entrance door.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine is blocked by mop bucket and chemical bottles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar being used as a dump sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on inside of ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both unisex restrooms lacking a self closing door.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.