Thirsty Whale Too, 3871 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THIRSTY WHALE TOO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3871 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
License #: 6902858
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Water build up in bottom of beer keg cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of small chest freezer in bar has rust build up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on floor under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Mens room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind kitchen sinks. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Canned beverage stored in ice used for drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half n half, ground beef, 45-46 F; employee advised door was left open for an extended period of time during delivery and beer inventory advised to monitor. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator may continue to use approved program already in place, provided by: Hospitality Resource Supply, INC **Warning**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Ladies restroom on pool table side
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spectricide
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of wiping cloths stored in handsink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over produce; walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Under three compartment sick
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. must be certified by the next routine
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken and beef stored together.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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