Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WHALESTALE

2720 W OLD HWY 441 · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3373707
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8443221
DBPR license4508424

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. – hose Bibb outside back door.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – Floors in kitchen area.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor – cooking oil in dry storage area.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – knives stored in standing water on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – hood fliters

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.