Whalestale
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Whalestale appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “floors not constructed to be easily cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Mount Dora restaurants, the typical score is 69; Whalestale is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles by back door Vents in dining area. Ceiling tiles over reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in coolers in the kitchen. Gaskets on upright white cooler in the kitchen. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on the wall by prep table. Operator killed and cleaned the area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles by back door Vents in dining area. Ceiling tiles over reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the bottom of upright freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in coolers in the kitchen. Gaskets on upright white cooler in the kitchen. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed water and added chlorine. Rechecked.60 ppm.
21-07-4
47
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area soiled. Fryer baskets. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in back dining room area has water mark.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the kitchen does not work.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line soiled"
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Frigidaire freezer. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area soiled. Operator cleaned. .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area soiled. Operator leaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Hose bibb outside back door **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - sink across from ice machine.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station. - white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Men's bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer in dry storage.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -78° **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of drink station. - exterior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb outside back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station - white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - food grate stored in hand sink in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank next to soda rack in kitchen area - tanks in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor - cooking oil in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - knives stored in standing water on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - Floors in kitchen area.
36-12-4
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean supplies stored next to cooking oil in dry storage area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in white whirlpool refrigerator in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette in ash tray in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
37
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sliced onions in Whirlpool reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding)/ less 2 hours ,placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Men's bathroom soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Metal rack stored in kitchen's handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, Cell phone placed on top of cookline maketable cutting board . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -boxed container of frying oil on storage area floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment soiled with encrusted dirt , grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Raw fish 76F in utility sink under running water/1 hour. Operator instructed to refrigerate. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-03-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - freezer chest with rust that has pitted the surface lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whalestale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whalestale on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whalestale?
Across the inspection record, “floors not constructed to be easily cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Whalestale.
How does Whalestale compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Whalestale most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Whalestale's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whalestale have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whalestale 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 Whalestale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whalestale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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