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WHISTLE STOP RESTAURANT

2726 CAYMAN CIRCLE, Zellwood FL 32798 · 407-886-0000

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats637
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5803956
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steaks and burgers are cooked to order, has no Consumer advisory
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 pieces of salmon in sealed ROP packaging - defrosted, packaging states to remove before thawing
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelving on cooks line with clean sheet pans
Basic/12B-07-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 12, 2026Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell, keys and purse sitting on front counter by condiments and soups
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door at dry storage has gap under door
Basic/35B-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dry storage
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container stored with clean pans has large crack on side of pan, operator discarded
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled to right of fryers
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board to salad cooler has cut marks
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled walk-in-freezer
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dry storage area
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on line 90°; operator discarded water, washed rinsed and sanitized
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2#10 cans of tomato paste dented on shelving in dry storage
High priority/01B-01-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle in dining room not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to small boards on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dry storage area/ floor by walk-in-cooler
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. 2 cases cooking oil on floor in dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on front counter that holds deserts
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust right of fryers
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink entrance to kitchen used as dump sink as evidence of ice in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled over cooks line
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp stored on top of washed and cut onions
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained to service station cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, over cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to salad cooler
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers - grease buildup
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has buildup
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled to right of fryers
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site

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.