WHISTLE STOP GRILL AND BAR
915 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · (813)726-1956
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near trash can in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016030203 | Jun 1, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 →
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen. Staff unable to catch them. Will continue to try. No direct contamination observered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Turing board on cooks line stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Getting bored and cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas and walk in cooler.
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen for doorway leading to outside bar was lifted out of place. Screen was put back in place.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Service end of mop on ground. Discussed the need to store mops in a way that allows it to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line soiled/stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee removed beverage
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line heavily stained, slicer has an accumulation of food debris. The slicer has not been used today.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of concentrated beverage mix stored on the floor near rack. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original containers.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Beverage concentrate stored on the floor.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near trash can in kitchen.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm quaternary at triple sink located at bar. Operator added another tablet. Second test 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards on flip top coolers stained. Soiled soda gun at bar. Bartender cleaned. Can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine. Ice machine was cleaned.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on flip top cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with food not wearing hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Oil was relocated.
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
May 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
May 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ahi tuna 46f, feta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, pico 47f, all items moved to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle with purple liquid stored over small chest freezer on line. Quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Right of the salad reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. Emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
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. Emailed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on line, sweater on soda boxes.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers
Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server cooler.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled
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.