WHISKEY RIVER ON THE WATER

Name: WHISKEY RIVER ON THE WATER
Address: 5245 LIMESTONE DR, PORT RICHEY, FL, 34668, US
Rating: 67

5245 LIMESTONE DR, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

License #6102755

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67 Grade F / 100

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WHISKEY RIVER ON THE WATER in PORT RICHEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 20 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled with dust.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the steam table.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. In the walk in cooler.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. The metal screen door in the kitchen area.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mike B. expired 12/18/2025. ServSafe.
[51-16-7] Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed ,beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. The employee touched their hair and started cooking without washing their hands. The employee then washed their hands before starting to cook.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers with old labels on them.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease and frame in the reach in cooler/ salad cooler. The operator clean the frame in the reach in cooler.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink in the waitress wait station and at the outside bar.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki Bar has changed since last inspection/ Hurricane Helene. Center cooler removed , beer taps/ cooler removed, 3 compartment sink removed, tiki bar not on plans. Plans are from 2/4/2001, due on 2/11/25
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. The hose connector in front of the ice bin is leaking water from the opening.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The operator put on a hair restraint.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. The metal screen door in the kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 cells phone on prep table area.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. In the walk in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several boxes in the walk in cooler on the floor.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruit cups at the bar area. The operator discussed the fruit cups.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At the bar area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The interior of the microwave soiled with grease.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mike B. expired 12/18/2025. ServSafe.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the breakfast menu.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in the server wait station and containers in the storage area.

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