THE WHISTLE STOP EATERY
THE WHISTLE STOP EATERY located in PLANT CITY has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
102 South Collins Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898481
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in container of water at 84f. Discussed using no water or hot water at 135f.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line
- 08B-20-4:Basic - recalled food not properly segregated. Observed State Fair Corn Dogs in reach in freezer with Lot # P 984 identified in USDA recall issued on 9-27-2025. Stop sale issued.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear bleach not labeled
Inspection Date: 3/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10731013
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By expo window Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
- 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. Cooked macaroni, pasta salad, soups, in reach in coolers not dated
Inspection Date: 11/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735932
Inspection Date: 5/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625436
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599195
- 50-08-7: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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has currently applied for license, but is needing plan review revisions in order to issue license per proviso 4. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Bake room has prep table, ovens, ice machine, prep table and 2 reach in coolers with no hand sink Warning
- 51-16-7: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/. Bake room on plans only indicated ice machine and coolers. Observed food storage prep table mixer, six burner range double-decker oven. And closest hand sink is in kitchen Warning