LAKE MARY, Seminole County

THIRSTY WHALE TOO

3871 LAKE EMMA RD, LAKE MARY, FL 32746

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Aug 19, 2025
City
LAKE MARY
County
Seminole
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 23969586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23969587

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Admin Complaint

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 23909373

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

14-11-5

Detail 23909374

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at bar faucet removed Warning

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22971076

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Time Extended

02C-03-5

Detail 22971077

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - various items in cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22971075

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - emailed to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22971078

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Time Extended

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22957003

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22957004

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - various items in cook line cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22957002

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. - emailed to operator

53A-07-6

Detail 22957001

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - person in charge not able to locate certificates.

51-13-4

Detail 22957000

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22372371

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License delinquent at the beginning of the inspection. Operator paid refreshed the screen license is current Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22372370

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.

36-73-4

Detail 22372369

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer grease on the floor

23-03-4

Detail 22372368

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

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-73-4

Detail 21600361

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at the fryersv

08B-38-4

Detail 21600360

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the bar soda bag in box stored on the floor

36-24-5

Detail 21600362

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In the mens restroom at the uninal and behind the toilet the wall has gap that needs to be filled in

31B-04-4

Detail 21600359

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar sink

23-03-4

Detail 21600358

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

Feb 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 20873682

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno stored at the cooks station above the line cooler

25-06-4

Detail 20873683

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam containers at the cooks line

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 20559760

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer grease build up on the floor