Whiskylucan

1225 Sw 8Th St, Miami, FL 33135
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Whiskylucan appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Whiskylucan is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the storage shelf the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: containers with raw pork stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen: flip-top reach in cooler: cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the three compartment sink: blocked by a tray holder **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between the two flip top reach in coolers in front of the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating personal meal, plate with food at the assembly line nearby with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled in the bar area, by the wall in front of the tv.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment use quaternary solution for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets, unable to provide the test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by the dry storage rack no paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: container with raw beef stored on the floor underneath a shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 60 F. Employees removed items from cooler and placed in a different cooler. Manager call technician. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 52 F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55 F - Cold Holding). As per employee, shredded cheese has been stored in reach in cooler from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork chunks (47 F - Cooling); beef soup (45 F - Cooling). As per employee, prepared the previous day. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork chunks (47 F - Cooling); beef soup (45 F - Cooling). As per employee, prepared the previous day. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (55 F - Cold Holding). As per employee, shredded cheese has been stored in reach in cooler from previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed guacamole with tomatoes (52 F - Cooling); pico de gallo (52 F - Cooling); melted cheese (55 F - Cooling); diced raw beef (50 F - Cooling); heavy cream (60 F - Cooling); raw beef portions (56 F - Cooling); chorizo (54 F - Cooling). As per employee, prepared the previous day. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed guacamole with tomatoes (52 F - Cooling); pico de gallo (52 F - Cooling); melted cheese (55 F - Cooling); diced raw beef (50 F - Cooling); heavy cream (60 F - Cooling); raw beef portions (56 F - Cooling); chorizo (54 F - Cooling). As per employee, prepared the previous day. **Warning**
01B-38-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used drinking cup stored inside of hand wash sink at front bar. Manager removed cup from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with no proof of any training, Laura Gonzalez and Joenny Silva. As per manager, hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of limes stored on the floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed 2 plastic jugs, 4 cans of cheese sauce and bag of flour stored on the floor at cook line near fryer station **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 60 F. Employees removed items from cooler and placed in a different cooler. Manager call technician. **Warning**
14-74-7
26
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Jun 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whiskylucan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whiskylucan on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whiskylucan?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whiskylucan.

How does Whiskylucan compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Whiskylucan most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Whiskylucan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Whiskylucan have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whiskylucan 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 Whiskylucan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whiskylucan is inspected around three times per year on average.