Plant City, Hillsborough County

WHISTLE STOP CAFE

102 S COLLINS ST, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Dec 14, 2023

City

Plant City

County

Hillsborough

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22513508

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Verified with plan review, plans were not sent in as of 12-14-2023. Front counter area has three compartment sink, ice cream dipping cabinet, dish machine, soda station and no hand washing station. Addition of hand sink present as well next to three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22354136

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22354133

Intermediate - 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 Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22354134

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22354135

Intermediate - 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 Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22354132

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22354137

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22023380

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area

14-11-5

Detail 22023378

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22023379

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-71-4

Detail 22023381

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used on reachin cooler table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Parts ordered Time Extended

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 21691493

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen stored above prep table Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21691495

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21691491

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21691492

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used on reachin cooler table Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21691494

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Warning

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 21003717

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad,potato soup

12B-07-4

Detail 21003716

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

21-12-4

Detail 21003715

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20602117

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in sink

31B-02-4

Detail 20602119

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.left side of kitchen

02C-02-5

Detail 20602120

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, cheese

36-34-5

Detail 20602118

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 20602115

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table

38-07-4

Detail 20602113

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over flip top

05-09-4

Detail 20602114

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator in kitchen

36-27-5

Detail 20602116

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to refrigerator