WHISPERING OAKS WINERY

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly flying in front of kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above ketchup packets inside reach-in cooler. 2. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw beef stored directly on top of bag containing frozen vegetables inside reach-in freezer in back if kitchen. An employee removed the vegetables from the freezer during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 19 packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles containing bleach and perfume stored directly beside pitchers and packs of crackers in pass through window at front of kitchen. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot in front of building, near entrance door.

Intermediate - 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/ One ServSafe certified food manager certified for D. Bramhall expired on 03/07/2024. Operator stated the employee does still work at this location.

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Proof of manager certification unavailable for Chef Paul. This was cited during the previous inspection in March. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

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. No proof of approved food handler training available for any employees. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot of soup missing date inside cooler jn back of kitchen. Manager stated the soup was cooked on Saturday and added the proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided one Rootie's Bar and Grill food handler training certificate that expired on 11/07/2025. No proof of food handler training available for any other employees.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 19 packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal milk and drinks stored on top shelf above restaurant food inside reach-in cooler. Manager removed the items from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Three outdoor trash cans without lids in outdoor pizza oven and parking lot areas.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on grass.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelving beside reach-in cooler at front of kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Gaskets on cooler doors in bar soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to two pans on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking onto lids of pans inside walk-in cooler. Manager replaced the lids and moved the items during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Paul Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Time Extended

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment operating with 197 seats. Provided seating change evaluation form during this inspection. Operator removed all additional seats to back of property, then operating with 52 seats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near back door in kitchen: raw shell eggs stored on shelf over cheese. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheesecake in reach in cooler at 55F. Operator stated it is not known when food was below 41F.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake in reach in cooler at 55F. Operator stated it is not known when food was below 41F. Stop sale issued. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hydrogen peroxide on shelf over glasses in server station. Moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake opened Friday with no date mark.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at bar. Placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on table in dining room not inverted. Operator covered top plate with plastic Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in server station. Moved over.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of prep table next to crackers. Moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area near dish machine, several cracked tiles.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of grapes on shelf over wine in server station. Moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head down in mop sink. Flipped over. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 38 seats in screened in patio area 129 seats in outdoor patio area 39 seats inside Establishment is licensed for 52 seats, establishment has an interagency form on file that states the septic is limited to 50 seats total and single service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Seating change evaluation will be checked at next routine inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in reach in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical reach in cooler 58F - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in outdoor kitchen 75F

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler front kitchen area

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Off the existing kitchen area, through a doorway is a room with a chest freezer and a refrigerator. Past that area is another added room with a prep table, dish machine, dish rack and 2 vertical reach in coolers. A walk in cooler is attached at the back of this addition. Off the existing back patio area is an added covered seating area and a covered outdoor kitchen with 2 ranges, a grill, a hand wash sink and a steam table. Plan review has received the plans, they have not been assigned yet.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Server station ceiling Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Celery and onions over ready to eat bread Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Off the existing kitchen area, through a doorway is a room with a chest freezer and a refrigerator. Past that area is another added room with a prep table, dish machine, dish rack and 2 vertical reach in coolers. A walk in cooler is attached at the back of this addition. Off the existing back patio area is an added covered seating area and a covered outdoor kitchen with 2 ranges, a grill, a hand wash sink and a steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Discussed with plan review, plans have been received as of 2/15, but not assigned. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese cake not dated in reach in cooler

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand washing sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cobbler