Whiskey Joe's
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Whiskey Joe's has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Whiskey Joe's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
90
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico 55F at tempted 1:47pm, ; coleslaw (59F); raw fish (54F); partial cooked wings (53F); raw chicken (55F); gator (57F); fish (44F); raw chicken (43F). Operator will remove all out of temperature foods and place in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster not observed. A copy will be emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator moved items into truck during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease built-up on floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips stored on floor. Operator removed chips from floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Operator moved food into truck during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in unit . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped bulk container lids . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket stored in employee hand wash sink , corrected, manager removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense paper soap , corrected, operator provided pump soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole held over 24 hrs not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Knife bag stored on food prep table , corrected operator removed bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whiskey Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whiskey Joe's on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Whiskey Joe's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Whiskey Joe's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Whiskey Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whiskey Joe's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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