Whistle Stop Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Whistle Stop Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell, keys and purse sitting on front counter by condiments and soups **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door at dry storage has gap under door
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container stored with clean pans has large crack on side of pan, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled to right of fryers
36-27-5
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board to salad cooler has cut marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled walk-in-freezer **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on line 90°; operator discarded water, washed rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2#10 cans of tomato paste dented on shelving in dry storage
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle in dining room not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to small boards on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dry storage area/ floor by walk-in-cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases cooking oil on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on front counter that holds deserts **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust right of fryers
36-27-5
55
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp stored on top of washed and cut onions **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained to service station cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, over cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to salad cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers - grease buildup
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has buildup **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled to right of fryers **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
50
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility printed new menu's and cooks burgers to order, consumer advisory not on menu, provided advisory to operator **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee white jacket on top of boxed sodas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor unsealed **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Ran dish machine 3X - tested 0 ppm, operator primed machine and still tested 0 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cacciatore 58° to 62° - hot holding, operator discarded
03B-15-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Potato salad 5 lbs, dated 10/26 Mac salad 2 lbs, dated 10/22 See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Potato salad dated 10/26/ Mac salad dated 10/22
01B-13-4
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. Larissa D. Expired 8/30/21 Joanne S. Expired 9/30/22
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 Employee cell phones on rack with clean pans **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on stove top 99°; operator placed on heat to correct temperature **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whistle Stop Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whistle Stop Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whistle Stop Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Whistle Stop Restaurant.
Has Whistle Stop Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whistle Stop Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whistle Stop Restaurant 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 Whistle Stop Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whistle Stop Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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