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THE WHALE

1249 ESTERO BLVD · FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County · FL 33931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 2, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3691786
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13633691
DBPR license4608001

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

0 High Priority8 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.