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THIRSTY WHALE TOO

3871 LAKE EMMA RD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407.333.2640

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6902858
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/53A-07-6
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer grease on the floor
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dusty -exterior of thevfryer
Basic/23-03-4

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.