WHISTLE STOP EATERY
102 S COLLINS ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813.752.7340
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed sharply dented can of chili in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go bag in hand sink by steam well in expo area. Manager removed
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cans being reused as baking molds
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear bleach not labeled
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in container of water at 84f. Discussed using no water or hot water at 135f.
Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line
recalled food not properly segregated. Observed State Fair Corn Dogs in reach in freezer with Lot # P 984 identified in USDA recall issued on 9-27-2025. Stop sale issued.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked macaroni, pasta salad, soups, in reach in coolers not dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By expo window
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to expo window
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cans being reused in baking section
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has currently applied for license, but is needing plan review revisions in order to issue license per proviso 4.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Bake room has prep table, ovens, ice machine, prep table and 2 reach in coolers with no hand sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bake room on plans only indicated ice machine and coolers. Observed food storage prep table mixer, six burner range double-decker oven. And closest hand sink is in kitchen
Dec 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter area has three compartment sink, ice cream dipping cabinet, dish machine, soda station and no hand washing station. Manager is converting three compartment sink to hand washing sink
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed front counter with three compartment sink, cake display counter, ice cream dipping cabinet, dish machine, and soda station with no hand sink. Manager is converting three compartment sink to a designated hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter area has three compartment sink, ice cream dipping cabinet, dish machine, soda station and no hand washing station. Manager is converting three compartment sink to hand washing sink
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had employee read and sign agreement
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.