Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding) and garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top at cook line. Operator placed items in ice at time of inspection. Removed temped: pancake batter 40 F, garlic butter 45 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At prep area in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple food employees in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line and prep area. Removed from oven handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The large ice machine by kitchen entrance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Plates and glasses unprotected on tables at outdoor sitting area.
24-01-4
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 in bar 22 on wall between cook line and bakery area 3 in back prep area 41 on cook line ceiling and hood system 22 on server line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 10 flies landing on bar, prep tables, wall of kitchen, ceiling of kitchen, clean dishes, and cookline equipment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by walk in cooler. Manager discarded and clean and sanitized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 2 live roaches along wall in dish area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on shelving unit on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 1 dead roach on shelf under prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
64
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 in bar 22 on wall between cook line and bakery area 3 in back prep area 41 on cook line ceiling and hood system 22 on server line **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by walk in cooler. Manager discarded and clean and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station half and half (52F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing (52F - Cold Holding). Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee peeled and placed orange peel in alcoholic drink with barehands. Discussed with operator, employee voluntarily discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on shelving unit on cook line **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men and women restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50 - Cold Holding) in reachin for an under timed amount of time **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 flies landing on garnish (raspberries, mint, olives, cucumbers, strawberries, jalapeno), bar table, and wall at front service bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee canned drink stored in a container of lettuce on cookline Observed flies landing on raspberries, mint, olives, cucumbers, strawberries, jalapeno **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (50 - Cold Holding) in reachin for an under timed amount of time **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of limes and oranges stored on floor in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between cookline equipment Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes stored on shelf in dish pit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee canned drink stored in a container of lettuce on cookline. See stop sale for lettuce. Observed employee remove drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed store on prep table Corrected observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees not changing gloves as needed on cooks line. Corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper glove changing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in employee hand wash sink . Corrected, manager removed items . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese and grits held over 24 hrs, heavy cream opened over 24 hrs all not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at front bar , corrected, manager fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food contact table , corrected, employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler , corrected , manager placed eggs on shelf in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks observed on food prep tables, corrected, employees removed drinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
50
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Toxic spray bottle not labeled on server area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar.
How does Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whiskey Caké Kitchen & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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