Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

WHISTLE STOP GRILL AND BAR

915 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor, FL 346953455

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
May 7, 2026
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24562154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line soiled/stained Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24562155

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-09-4

Detail 24562157

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24562156

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

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24335452

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line heavily stained, slicer has an accumulation of food debris. The slicer has not been used today.

14-09-4

Detail 24335453

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24335455

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of concentrated beverage mix stored on the floor near rack. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24335456

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 24335454

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original containers.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23688576

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23688577

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverage concentrate stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23452052

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near trash can in kitchen.

22-43-4

Detail 23452050

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm quaternary at triple sink located at bar. Operator added another tablet. Second test 200ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23452051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards on flip top coolers stained. Soiled soda gun at bar. Bartender cleaned. Can opener blade soiled. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23452048

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine. Ice machine was cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23452049

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23452054

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with food not wearing hair restraints.

08B-38-4

Detail 23452053

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Oil was relocated. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22972480

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Time Extended

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22873281

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22873280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22868565

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22868562

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ahi tuna 46f, feta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, pico 47f, all items moved to walk in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 22868564

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle with purple liquid stored over small chest freezer on line. Quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on ice machine.

22-02-4

Detail 22868561

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

11-26-1

Detail 22868563

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.

14-09-4

Detail 22868559

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

10-07-4

Detail 22868560

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Right of the salad reach in cooler on cooks line.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22453044

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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22453046

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22453047

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. Emailed. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22453043

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 22453048

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on line, sweater on soda boxes. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22453045

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers

08B-38-4

Detail 22453049

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.

14-42-4

Detail 22453042

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

22-08-4

Detail 22453041

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 22453050

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server cooler.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22352353

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 22352355

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager on duty does no5 have a manager certification Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22352352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22352354

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22352351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

08B-56-4

Detail 22084322

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Can of ginger beer in ice bin, ice used for drinks Soda cables in ice bin in ice for drinks Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22084321

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over fires in stand up freezer at cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22084328

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. Provided form Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22084323

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22084319

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22084330

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22084326

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

11-26-1

Detail 22084327

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. Provided form Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22084325

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled in kitchen Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22084316

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

51-11-4

Detail 22084324

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22084320

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and fan covers in walk in coolers Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22084329

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of bag in box soda Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22084317

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted and have debris in both walk in cooler Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22084318

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

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 21594860

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White discharge plate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21594859

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21594855

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses and phone on cooks line shelf above reach in coolers.

13-03-4

Detail 21594857

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-69-4

Detail 21594856

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer,

14-33-4

Detail 21594858

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooks line. Walk in cooler.

32-17-4

Detail 21594854

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies room.

29-49-6

Detail 21594862

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in on line

02D-01-5

Detail 21594861

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar like substance, labeled. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 21092263

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Larger woman's room door has a broken self closure mechanism. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Time Extended

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 21082877

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not pulling sanitizer, 0ppm. Operator setup three compartment sink and placed service call. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21082875

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Identified 10-15 flies all around the service area of the bar and on the backs of seating along the high top table across from the bar seating. Operator moved a large fan to blow towards the area in an attempt to limit and disperse them. Spoke with Supervisor Meakins who authorized a next day call back to verify the problem is resolved. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21082874

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk-in cooler located inside the restaurant identified sour cream sauce with a date which exceeded 7 days. Per operator the sauce was dated incorrectly. Operator replaced with correct date. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21082866

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Identified on the flip top across from flat top grill provolone (43-50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (43-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator both sliced provolone and cheddar had been in the unit overnight exceeding four hours,See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21082873

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Identified on the flip top across from flat top grill provolone (43-50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (43-48F - Cold Holding) and on the Flip top across from expo; shredded (50F - Cold Holding); shredded iceberg (48F - Cold Holding). All 4 items were above the pan fill lines. Per operator both sliced provolone and cheddar had been in the unit over four hours, the shredded lettuce and cheese were under 4 hours. Operator discarded cheese and placed the other items in the cooler See Stop Sale Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21082870

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Identified table top can opener blade soiled with built up food debris. Operator sent to ware washing to be scrubbed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21082865

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21082871

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by the bar has a mold-like substance along the interior removable roof. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21082864

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21082868

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Larger woman's room door has a broken self closure mechanism. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21082867

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler inside the restaurant has a build up of residue on the handle and door around the handle. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21082876

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Identified labels in a pan of 78° water. Advised operator about requirements of utensils being stored in either cold water 40° or below, hot water 135° or higher or in a dry pan and being washed and sanitized every 4 hours or when they were visibly soiled. Operator replaced labels with clean ones and in a dry pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21082869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine located by the bar outside is soiled on the exterior of the machine. Outside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer have an accumulation of debris on the floors. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21082872

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Identified a plastic cup with a milkshake like substance in the cooler by the ice cream freezer. Operator removed. Warning

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20690725

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized can opener after discussion. Corrected On-Site

27-17-4

Detail 20690730

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures in one men's and one women's restroom that require the use of water. Other restrooms fine, plumber called and is on site. Plumber replaced aerator, pressure is back to normal. . Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20690724

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed interior of large ice machine stored outside soiled -interior of small ice machine above soda fountain soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 20690727

Basic - Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed heavily soiled vent above walk in cooler at wait station. -Wall soiled behind hand wash sink on cook line. -Observed soiled floor with accumulation of food behind equip on cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 20690722

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charger on shelf over slicer. Phone charger removed after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20690729

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Discussed with operator, he stated they had a delivery this morning , operator moved boxes of chicken to shelving. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20690726

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food storage containers stored to dry after being washed/ sanitized.

29-49-6

Detail 20690728

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers at cook line and prep area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20690723

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour stored in non labeled containers. Operator properly labeled containers after discussion, Corrected On-Site