Whiskey Joe's
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Whiskey Joe's has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Whiskey Joe's latest score of 100 sits above the Pensacola Beach average of 94. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon complaint inspection observed grease on ground between grease traps. Repeat on Violation 04/04/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No grease on ground by grease traps. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
28-27-5
86
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon complaint inspection observed grease on ground between grease traps. Repeat on Violation 04/04/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No grease on ground by grease traps. **Admin Complaint**
28-27-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and shucked oysters. Operator placed date mark on items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: All items time stamped. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
78
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork 129/133/131f held less than 4hrs.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 46f, salsa 45f, pico 46f, sour cream 56f, held more than 4hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon complaint inspection observed grease on ground between grease traps. Repeat on Violation 04/04/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-27-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 46f, salsa 45f, pico 46f, sour cream 56f, held more than 4hrs. items held less than 4hrs: corn pico 50f, lettuce 53f, pico 50f. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information.
01C-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station on cook line. Operator placed items at station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and shucked oysters. Operator placed date mark on items.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup inside ready to eat items. Operator removed items.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils. Dirty pans stored with clean utensils on shelf on 2nd floor.
24-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 2nd floor front of ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout floor on 2nd floor in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Juice boxes on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature for utensil in standing water 113f,
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to entrance of kitchen.
22-16-4
29
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook cooling: items held over night- yellow rice 46f, pasta 48f, cooked beans 45f. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. following items held more than 4hrs: shrimp 48f, pollock 54f, crab cake mix 56f. chicken 50f, fish 49f, gator 60f, oysters 44f, mussels 44f,less than 4hrs . tomatoes 70f, cheese 66f, spinach dip 68f, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. following items held more than 4hrs: shrimp 48f, pollock 54f, crab cake mix 56f. Cook cooling: items held over night- yellow rice 46f, pasta 48f, cooked beans 45f.
01B-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler back kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed items inside standing water Observed items thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
50
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensil in standing water temperature 98f. Operator placed items in water 135f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator placed items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whiskey Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whiskey Joe's on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whiskey Joe's?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whiskey Joe's.
How does Whiskey Joe's compare to other restaurants in Pensacola Beach?
Whiskey Joe's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola Beach average of 94.
Has Whiskey Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whiskey Joe's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whiskey Joe's 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 Whiskey Joe's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whiskey Joe's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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