Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE WHISTLE STOP

82685 OVERSEAS HWY STE E · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3343014
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8362274
DBPR license5402850

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority22-41-4

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. 0 ppm chlorine

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in Sink

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing prep room .

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Flour container stored on floor.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Kitchen Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

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