Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE WHISTLE STOP

4920 SE DIXIE HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34997

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3377480
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8455618
DBPR license5301201

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked onions and shredded lettuce at tall reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (71F – cold holding) Observed sitting on counter at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: Cheese sauce (88F – hot holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator returned to microwave to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer present at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Meatballs in sauce stored in portion cups not date tracked at tall reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.