Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton

Last inspected:

5313 19 St E, Ellenton, FL 34222
Overview

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton has logged 23 inspections on record with 146 total violations, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern, particularly hand washing and hand-arm washing cited in 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations appearing in 3 of the last 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations documented across 6 inspections spanning 2023 to 2026. Management awareness violations, flagged as high-priority findings, were cited in 4 inspections. The facility has been subject to one disciplinary action totaling $560 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 documented 6 violations including repeat high-priority findings in management awareness, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces, resulting in an admin complaint recommendation. A second routine inspection conducted on March 24, 2026 found 10 violations including 5 high-priority citations and resulted in a warning issued.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
146Violations
0Closures
$560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $560.00

Disciplinary action history for Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2022015655 $560.00 Mar 2, 2022 Tampa

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 8 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton last inspected?
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton?
The most frequently cited violations at Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton are: Management awareness, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton had?
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton find?
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton ever been shut down?
No, Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
How much has Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton been fined?
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Ellenton has been fined a total of $560.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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