Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge

510 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - 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 **Warning**

22-49-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By soda dispenser service area manager restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment at bar

36-73-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, operator will manually set it up until dispenser is fixed

21-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator replaced now 150 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator had employee re wash and air dry them **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains in kitchen

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator had employee re wash and air dry them **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in service bar.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - 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.

31A-09-4

Basic - 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.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dish are, operator chained them up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - 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.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In service bar area.

36-22-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

14-22-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge.

How does Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Driftlight Jw Market Lobby Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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