The Whistle Stop Eatery

102 S Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Whistle Stop Eatery has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no plan review submitted” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Plant City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed sharply dented can of chili in kitchen.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go bag in hand sink by steam well in expo area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cans being reused as baking molds

25-32-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard

22-20-5

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear bleach not labeled

41-17-4

Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line

29-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in container of water at 84f. Discussed using no water or hot water at 135f.

10-07-4

Basic - recalled food not properly segregated. Observed State Fair Corn Dogs in reach in freezer with Lot # P 984 identified in USDA recall issued on 9-27-2025. Stop sale issued.

08B-20-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked macaroni, pasta salad, soups, in reach in coolers not dated

02C-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By expo window **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has currently applied for license, but is needing plan review revisions in order to issue license per proviso 4. **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Bake room has prep table, ovens, ice machine, prep table and 2 reach in coolers with no hand sink **Warning**

31A-07-4

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bake room on plans only indicated ice machine and coolers. Observed food storage prep table mixer, six burner range double-decker oven. And closest hand sink is in kitchen **Warning**

51-16-7

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter area has three compartment sink, ice cream dipping cabinet, dish machine, soda station and no hand washing station. Manager is converting three compartment sink to hand washing sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Verified with plan review, plans were not sent in as of 12-14-2023. Front counter area has three compartment sink, ice cream dipping cabinet, dish machine, soda station and no hand washing station. Addition of hand sink present as well next to three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Whistle Stop Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Whistle Stop Eatery on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Whistle Stop Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Whistle Stop Eatery.

How does The Whistle Stop Eatery compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

The Whistle Stop Eatery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has The Whistle Stop Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Whistle Stop Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Whistle Stop Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Whistle Stop Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Whistle Stop Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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