Thirsty Whale Too

3871 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Thirsty Whale Too has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Lake Mary average 79, so Thirsty Whale Too is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Admin Complaint**

14-11-5

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - various items in cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**

02C-03-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 17, 2023

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. License delinquent at the beginning of the inspection. Operator paid refreshed the screen license is current **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer grease on the floor

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dusty -exterior of thevfryer

23-03-4

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In the mens restroom at the uninal and behind the toilet the wall has gap that needs to be filled in

36-24-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the fryersv

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the bar soda bag in box stored on the floor

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thirsty Whale Too last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Whale Too on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thirsty Whale Too?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thirsty Whale Too.

How does Thirsty Whale Too compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?

Thirsty Whale Too most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.

Has Thirsty Whale Too's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thirsty Whale Too have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thirsty Whale Too 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 Thirsty Whale Too inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Whale Too is inspected around two times per year on average.

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