WHISPERS OYSTER BAR AND CRAB HOUSE
8206 PHILIPS HWY 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bar and in main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Ceiling tiles has been replaced in bar, ordered ceiling tile for kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Verified ownership. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: No change. Person in charge states called Tallahassee, money has been paid, but not reallocated to account. Per office, looking into at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bar and in main kitchen. Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at triple sink and mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain at prep sink with standing water. Triple sink far left sink not draining. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can coconut cream with dent along seam.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 flying insects in back by triple sink. Observed three flying insects in main bar, three flying insects in back bar. Person in charge states pest control scheduled for tomorrow. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Verified ownership. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink non chemical side of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for dishmachine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Water leaking at cook line into bucket. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine during inspection. Will utilize triple sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishmachine was inspected by Ecolab per person in charge. Waiting on parts to replace, will not utilize until fixed, will utilize triple sink. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No change. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine during inspection. Will utilize triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on tray stored on speed rack in kitchen. Person in charge removed to clean. Also, approximately 8 dead roaches in not in use walk in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge cleaned and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at triple sink with debris buildup. Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Admin Complaint
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishmachine lower than flood rim.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings in drawer unit under cook line for less than 1 hour per person in charge at 50F. Unit not on during inspection. Person in charge turned unit on, iced down items in unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf over clean utensils at triple sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine during inspection.
- 53A-05-6: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/ 4 plus food handling employees with no CFM present during inspection. Also, person in charge with no proof of CFM. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen, in men's restroom. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items made more than 24 hours ago in reach in cooler and walk in cooler with no date mark.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with chemicals unlabeled, person in charge labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Person in charge states has class scheduled. Unable to provide proof of training during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1: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. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Person in charge unable to provide. Person in charge states has class scheduled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1: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. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of large ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. One stall in womens restroom and one urinal in mens restroom out of order.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat stored on rack with clean dishware, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup observed. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline with grease buildup. Cart with grease pot by dishmachine with heavy grease buildup. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in dump sink at small side bar during inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cases of whole in shell oysters sitting at room temperature with ambient temperature inside box at 50F. Person in charge states recently delivered. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served, not in chronological order, or kept for 90 days.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in small side bar not accessible due to not functional at time of inspection. Also, several hand wash sinks have items stored in sink. Items were removed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-05-6: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/ 4 employees on duty conducting prep with no CFM present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink at server station by restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle at server area unlabeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated he will email me certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No CFM for establishment at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No proof any employees have been informed of reporting procedures. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor at door near walk-in-cooler. Also, wrapped package of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill soiled with grease and food debris. Also, filters in hood system above grill soiled. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-23 Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for oyster during this inspection. Operator stated he's unsure where chef placed tags. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in back prep area soiled. Also, ice chute area of large ice machine in back room soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store misc towels and scrubbie. Operator removed items from hand wash sink to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated he will email me certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area, front service line and warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee Food Safety Training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 3 basic).