DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WHALESTALE

With 7 documented inspections, WHALESTALE in MOUNT DORA has achieved a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

2720 W OLD HWY 441

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/25/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13638913

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5: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**
  • 35B-01-4: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**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 22-02-4: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**

2/24/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13518595

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 10 basic

  • 36-34-5: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
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the bottom of upright freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4: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.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed water and added chlorine. Rechecked.60 ppm.
  • 35A-05-4: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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards. Repeat Violation

9/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10906097

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 8 basic

  • 36-34-5: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.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the kitchen does not work.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line soiled"
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One light at cook line.
  • 23-03-4: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. .
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area soiled. Operator leaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area soiled. Fryer baskets. Repeat Violation

2/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8867395

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restrooms
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen floors Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 hood lights - a ceiling light
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on makeline reach in cold holding - hoods filters - exterior of fryers and back splash . Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - 3 different bulk flours in dry storage. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 4 spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf above bottled beer. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station. - electric slicer Repeat Violation

8/21/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8725476

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 11 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Men's bathroom
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer in dry storage.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in dry storage.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -78° Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of drink station. - exterior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Hose bibb outside back door Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - sink across from ice machine.
  • 22-02-4: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

2/6/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8443221

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4: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
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - Floors in kitchen area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor - cooking oil in dry storage area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - knives stored in standing water on cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb outside back door.
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - food grate stored in hand sink in kitchen area Corrected On-Site

7/12/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8347017

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-06-4:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette in ash tray in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
  • 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 foods in white whirlpool refrigerator in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean supplies stored next to cooking oil in dry storage area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.
  • 53B-14-5: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.