Whistle Stop Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
Whistle Stop Grill and Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Safety Harbor facility scores 81, putting Whistle Stop Grill and Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line heavily stained, slicer has an accumulation of food debris. The slicer has not been used today.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of concentrated beverage mix stored on the floor near rack. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original containers.
02D-01-5
74
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverage concentrate stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm quaternary at triple sink located at bar. Operator added another tablet. Second test 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near trash can in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards on flip top coolers stained. Soiled soda gun at bar. Bartender cleaned. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine. Ice machine was cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with food not wearing hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Oil was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ahi tuna 46f, feta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, pico 47f, all items moved to walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle with purple liquid stored over small chest freezer on line. Quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on ice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Right of the salad reach in cooler on cooks line.
10-07-4
47
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on line, sweater on soda boxes. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server cooler.
29-49-6
52
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager on duty does no5 have a manager certification **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White discharge plate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses and phone on cooks line shelf above reach in coolers.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer,
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooks line. Walk in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies room.
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in on line
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar like substance, labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whistle Stop Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whistle Stop Grill and Bar on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whistle Stop Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Whistle Stop Grill and Bar.
How does Whistle Stop Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?
Whistle Stop Grill and Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Safety Harbor average of 81.
Has Whistle Stop Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whistle Stop Grill and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whistle Stop Grill and Bar 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 Whistle Stop Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whistle Stop Grill and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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