THE WHISTLE STOP
82685 OVERSEAS HWY STE E · ISLAMORADA · Monroe County · FL 33036
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (55*F – Cold Holding); cheese (54*F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54*F – Cold Holding) all items relocated to another unit to rapid cool . This unit was open and is across from the grill and fryer. as per chef less than 4 hours out of temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. put in dish machine to wash Flour containers and lids are covered in flour . **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In pizza area
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.in Pizza area
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the bar
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup in Parmesan cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Brown Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lift lid unit across from grill and fryer is not cold holding at 41F
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in Mens bathroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reachin cooler next to walk-in freezer door
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water . **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.