WHALES RIB (THE)
2031 NE 2 ST, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954.421.8880
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for Butter identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked 9a to 1p.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Lights in dry food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 25 live, small flying insects, flying and resting on shelving, buckets, bottles and boxes in dry storage room. 2, Observed approximately 8 live, small, flying insects resting on cleaned utensils and on walls in ware wash area. 3. Observed approximately 10 live, small, flying insects flying and resting on walls near ice ice machine in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for Butter identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked 9a to 1p.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in ware wash area
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on four door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at La Rosa two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in prep area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container in ice bin in kitchen. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of single door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator dried cooler interior.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling where pipes go into ceiling
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand wash signs at hand wash sinks. Manager posted signs.
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