WHISKEY RIVER ON THE WATER
5245 LIMESTONE DR, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-849-2180
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by electric outlet above reach in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021035372 | Jul 20, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on door handle of oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line and stored in rear of kitchen
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25 No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on wire rack in rear of the kitchen not inverted or protected. Operator inverted pans during inspection
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Drain cover(s) missing. Grease trap lid not secured over drain.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled speaker stored next to clean dishes. Operator moved speaker to an area away from food and clean equipment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Rear of kitchen near dish washer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled cooks line, prep areas, storage areas and walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish washer area and back hall area near walk in cooler
Light not functioning. Light in walk in cooler consistently flickers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment Wire shelving in rear of kitchen
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light consistently flickers making it difficult to see.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear kitchen area near dish washer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls heavily soiled in dishwasher area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from its original container container not Abeled with common name. Operator labeled containers during inspection
Jun 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind the bar.
Plan review violations initiated at inspection on 3-2-26 for a remodel with no plan review. Operator has not yet submitted plans.. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed, beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25 No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room
Floors and walls not constructed to be easily cleanable. Hurricane damage from past hurricanes.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler pickles
Light not functioning. Walk in cooler light flickering
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contain foods removed from the original container are not labeled with common name.
May 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mike B. expired 12/18/2025. ServSafe.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed, beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled with dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the steam table.
Light not functioning. In the walk in cooler.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. The metal screen door in the kitchen area.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 30 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruit cups at the bar area. The operator discussed the fruit cups.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. The employee touched dirty dishes and then clean dishes before washing their hands. The employee then washed their hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. The employee touched their hair and started cooking without washing their hands. The employee then washed their hands before starting to cook.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mike B. expired 12/18/2025. ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The small cutting board on prep table and the soda gun at the outside bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the breakfast menu.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed, beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled with dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, at the bar area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the bar area. The operator moved the food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 cells phone on prep table area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The operator put on a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in the server wait station and containers in the storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer basket soiled with grease.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the steam table.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes in the walk in cooler on the floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The interior of the microwave soiled with grease.
Light not functioning. In the walk in cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink in the waitress wait station and at the outside bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease and frame in the reach in cooler/ salad cooler. The operator clean the frame in the reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers with old labels on them.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hose connector in front of the ice bin is leaking water from the opening.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At the bar area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. The metal screen door in the kitchen area.
Feb 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed, beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass door cooler - opened Sunday, operator put date on.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previously cited and warned on 12/12, - Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed, beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand wash sink detached from wall in handi cap stall
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen by pizza oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed, beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In outside bar, discussed with staff and manager on duty, make sure sanitizer powder is completed dissolved, 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu not identified as raw.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine, white drop plate soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep room over clean pans, moved to bottom shelf
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In bar, not enough Sani solution to cover towels, operator added sanitizer
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 0 ppm, changed jug, ran 3 cycles, still 0 ppm. Operator called for repair
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid eggs in walk in cooler, opened Saturday, milk in reach in cooler in kitchen, opened Tuesday, operator dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On lift top cooler and cooler by microwave in kitchen, moved to bottling shelf
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar, inspector provide sign, manager on duty posted at sink
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken -diced chicken (53F - Cold Holding) In 2 door cooler, pan over filled, operator moved to freezer, re checked- 41F
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen on cook line, water leaks on other side of wall, plumber has been called.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In kitchen on shelf under AC unit, microwave cooler, plates, tortilla chips, operator moved chips and plates to safe location. Will turn AC unit off or repair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Between shelf and conduit above 2 door cooler on cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized wall.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken -diced chicken (53F - Cold Holding) In 2 door cooler, pan over filled, operator moved to freezer, re checked- 41F
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen on cook line, water leaks on other side of wall, plumber has been called.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages on prep table on cook line, operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler and on shelf over freezer, operator moved to walk in cooler and labeled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back prep room, water dripping from pipe on wall, plumber has been called
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In kitchen on shelf under AC unit, microwave cooler, plates, tortilla chips, operator moved chips and plates to safe location. Will turn AC unit off or repair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On reach in freezer on cook line, moved to bottom shelf
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In back room, water leaking from pipe on wall onto floor, operator is using squeegee to move water to drain approximately 12 Ft from leak. Employees are able to walk through area with out walking through water. Bucket has been put under leak to catch water.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than 35 ants on dry storage rack in prep room and in box of sugar. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line- raw beef over ready to eat, operator moved to bottom of cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by electric outlet above reach in cooler
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall in kitchen over 2 door reach in cooler by electrical box. On sides of shelf over same coolerv
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ants in box of sugar.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. heavy cream (46 F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In keg cooler in bar - heavy cream (46 F - Cold Holding), see stop sale
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top of electrical outlet by doorway to dish room. Operator discarded, and sanitized area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage on lift top cooler on cook line, moved to bottom shelf
Food being prepared outside. Bartender cutting fruit in open air bar, discussed with staff and manager on duty, process moved to kitchen
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.