Whistle Stop Tea Room

100 Nw 4 Ave, Lutz, FL 33548

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Whistle Stop Tea Room stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Lutz restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. A small baking oven interior grease buildup

22-08-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: License not issued, plans received 9/2/25. **Admin Complaint**

50-08-7

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/. Plans are from April 2016, Additional building use for seating, and bathroom is another building from seating area. Smokers are being removed, handwashing sink is another side three compartment sink. Refrigerator is in place of hand wash sink. Convection oven on wire shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Plan received September 2, in process. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

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/. Plans are from April 2016, Additional building use for seating, and bathroom is another building from seating area. Smokers are being removed, handwashing sink is another side three compartment sink. Refrigerator is in place of hand wash sink. Convection oven on wire shelf.

51-16-7

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.

11-27-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whistle Stop Tea Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whistle Stop Tea Room on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Whistle Stop Tea Room compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Whistle Stop Tea Room most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Whistle Stop Tea Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whistle Stop Tea Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whistle Stop Tea Room 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 Tea Room inspected?

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

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