Mount Dora, Lake County

WHALESTALE

2720 W OLD HWY 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Feb 25, 2026
City
Mount Dora
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24396725

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24396723

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24396724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24396726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24396727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Time Extended

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

35A-05-4

Detail 24394189

High Priority - 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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24394188

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White and green cutting boards. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24394186

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24394190

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 24394183

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24394191

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 24394192

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the bottom of upright freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 24394182

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 24394187

Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24394184

Basic - 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.

22-16-4

Detail 24394181

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 24394185

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator changed water and added chlorine. Rechecked.60 ppm.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24027318

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area soiled. Fryer baskets. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24027316

Basic - 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.

14-11-5

Detail 24027315

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the kitchen does not work.

35B-01-4

Detail 24027310

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-12-4

Detail 24027311

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24027317

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line soiled"

36-62-4

Detail 24027314

Basic - Light not functioning. One light at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24027313

Basic - 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. .

22-16-4

Detail 24027312

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area soiled. Operator leaned. Corrected On-Site

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 23592926

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 4 spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf above bottled beer. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23592919

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 23592918

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station. - electric slicer Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23592915

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23592925

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's restrooms

32-12-6

Detail 23592922

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 23592916

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-12-4

Detail 23592921

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen floors Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 23592924

Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 hood lights - a ceiling light

23-03-4

Detail 23592917

Basic - 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 . Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23592920

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 23592923

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - 3 different bulk flours in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

29-34-4

Detail 23084147

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Hose bibb outside back door Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23084144

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - sink across from ice machine.

22-02-4

Detail 23084156

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station. - white cutting board on cooks line Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23084154

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23084149

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Men's bathroom

51-11-4

Detail 23084148

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23084157

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23084155

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer in dry storage.

36-12-4

Detail 23084151

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23084152

Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 23084145

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23084146

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -78° Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23084150

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 23084153

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of drink station. - exterior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 22622075

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb outside back door.

22-02-4

Detail 22622082

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station - white cutting board on cooks line Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22622077

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - food grate stored in hand sink in kitchen area Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22622074

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22622078

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank next to soda rack in kitchen area - tanks in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22622076

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-12-4

Detail 22622079

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - Floors in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22622081

Basic - Food stored on floor - cooking oil in dry storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 22622080

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - knives stored in standing water on cooks line Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22622073

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22116797

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22116802

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean supplies stored next to cooking oil in dry storage area.

29-42-4

Detail 22116804

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 22116799

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.

53B-14-5

Detail 22116800

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 22116807

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 22116801

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

12B-06-4

Detail 22116798

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette in ash tray in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22116805

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 22116808

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22116806

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22116803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22027144

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 22027143

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer Blue cutting board on front line. Can opener White cutting board on cooks line.

22-20-5

Detail 22027141

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 22027137

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board

35B-01-4

Detail 22027138

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

36-12-4

Detail 22027136

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 22027139

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22027142

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line.

06-01-5

Detail 22027140

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shucked Oysters in bucket set out at room temperature. Operator placed under running waterCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21571961

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 21571959

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sliced onions in Whirlpool reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21571967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding)/ less 2 hours ,placed ice. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21571957

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Metal rack stored in kitchen's handsink. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 21571968

Intermediate - Men's bathroom soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

53B-13-5

Detail 21571955

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 21571963

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21571964

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21571958

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, Cell phone placed on top of cookline maketable cutting board . Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21571956

Basic - Food stored on floor. -boxed container of frying oil on storage area floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21571962

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21571965

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment soiled with encrusted dirt , grease and food debris.

06-03-5

Detail 21571966

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Raw fish 76F in utility sink under running water/1 hour. Operator instructed to refrigerate. Corrective Action Taken

36-02-5

Detail 21571960

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

14-17-4

Detail 21571954

Basic - freezer chest with rust that has pitted the surface lid. Repeat Violation

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-17-4

Detail 21099064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice freezer top that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21099066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen Lowboy unit cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21099065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen floor not maintained smooth and durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21094675

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -shelled eggs stored over sour cream in kitchen reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21094668

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen lowboy unit -cut cabbage 56F. operator instructed to place ice. -residential kitchen reach in cooler on door shelf French onion (58F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in another unit. Corrective Action Taken -make table by Cookline crab cakes (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding. Placed in another unit the crab cakes and the amount of butter stacked was reduced. Corrective Action Taken* Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21094670

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked carrots on cookline in pot 100F. Operator instructed to reheat . Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21094672

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21094669

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21094671

Basic - Ice freezer top that has pitted the surface. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21094673

Basic - Kitchen Lowboy unit cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21094674

Basic - Kitchen floor not maintained smooth and durable. Warning

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 20492055

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board.

35A-03-4

Detail 20492057

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by dish rack. Operator cleaned up. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20492058

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canola oil.

05-09-4

Detail 20492054

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator by ice machine. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20492056

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.