WHALESTALE
2720 W OLD HWY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352.385.1500
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on the wall by prep table. Operator killed and cleaned the area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to reach in freezer for quick cooling. Clam Strips (49F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Ice chute at front counter soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank across from ice machine. Operator chained.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Ceiling tiles outside the rest rooms.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In bottom of upright freezer.
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles by back door Vents in dining area. Ceiling tiles over reach in coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in coolers in the kitchen. Gaskets on upright white cooler in the kitchen. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on the wall by prep table. Operator killed and cleaned the area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles by back door Vents in dining area. Ceiling tiles over reach in coolers.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the bottom of upright freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in coolers in the kitchen. Gaskets on upright white cooler in the kitchen. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed water and added chlorine. Rechecked.60 ppm.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area soiled. Fryer baskets.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in back dining room area has water mark.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the kitchen does not work.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line soiled"
Light not functioning. One light at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Frigidaire freezer. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area soiled. Operator cleaned..
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area soiled. Operator leaned.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 4 spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf above bottled beer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station. - electric slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen floors
Light not functioning. - 2 hood lights - a ceiling light
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on makeline reach in cold holding - hoods filters - exterior of fryers and back splash.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - 3 different bulk flours in dry storage.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Hose bibb outside back door
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - sink across from ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station. - white cutting board on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Men's bathroom
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer in dry storage.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -78°
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of drink station. - exterior of ice machine.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb outside back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station - white cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - food grate stored in hand sink in kitchen area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank next to soda rack in kitchen area - tanks in dry storage area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - Floors in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor - cooking oil in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - knives stored in standing water on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in white whirlpool refrigerator in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean supplies stored next to cooking oil in dry storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack in kitchen area.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette in ash tray in dry storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
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.