THIRSTY WHALE TOO
3871 LAKE EMMA RD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407.333.2640
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - establishment has only one CFM and is expired
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - establishment has only one CFM and is expired
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - various items in cook line cooler
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. - emailed to operator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - various items in cook line cooler
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. - emailed to operator
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - person in charge not able to locate certificates.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License delinquent at the beginning of the inspection. Operator paid refreshed the screen license is current
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer grease on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dusty -exterior of thevfryer
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.