WHISKEY TANGO BAR AND GRILL
1306 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5616760689
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 small flying insects flying and landing on soda gun at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019017663 | Mar 26, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing 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/. Change of ownership applied without plans; no plans found; as per plan review plans must be submitted; provided email and plan review information
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tressa Jesowski.
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.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over cooked peach cobbler. Operator removed peach cobbler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tressa Jesowski.
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.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At bar; canned drinks stored in well under paper towel dispenser next to hand wash sink. Operator moved drinks.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brian C Lafleur 5/29/19 (expired 5/29/24).
Reach-in cooler (flip top cooler) interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 small flying insects flying and landing on soda gun at bar area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, Current cook on duty hired greater than 60 days, no proof of training at time of inspection.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath flip top has standing water.
Jun 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 small flying insects flying and landing on soda gun at bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At stand up reach in cooler to left: Raw bacon over fully cooked sausage both products opened from commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Raw beef over cooked chicken at reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sink area Wing sauce with butter (86F - hot Holding) Per operator product held outside of cooler and on counter overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sink area Wing sauce with butter (86F - hot Holding) Per operator product held outside of cooler and on counter overnight, see stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, Current cook on duty hired greater than 60 days, no proof of training at time of inspection.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Soap water bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket of soapy water used for cleaning stored on flip top cutting board, operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath flip top has standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area squeeze bottle containing hot sauce and BBQ sauce not labeled.
Apr 15, 2024Call 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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Agustin Gómez.
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back bar; hand washing sink used to store bar utensils. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Agustin Gómez.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. At Women's restroom; door(s) left open and not being cleaned or maintained. Operator closed door(s).
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At flip top cooler; standing water in bottom. At bar double door low boy reach in cooler; standing g water in bottom.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 45, provolone cheese 45 in flip top cooler no other time temperature controlled food in this cooler. As per chef less than 2 hours. Chef moved both to upright cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate from 360 training for Tressa Jezowski expired on 06/05/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow color liquid spray bottle near paper product storage rack not labeled. Chef labeled.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor next to white upright cooler.
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.