THE WHALE

Name: THE WHALE
Address: 1249 ESTERO BLVD, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL, 33931, US
Rating: 82.9

1249 ESTERO BLVD, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931

License #4608001

82.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE WHALE in FORT MYERS BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 6 major, 4 minor.

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[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5025-131 and it was printed and posted during the inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with clean and sanitized bowls in dish room.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks and knives not stored inverted. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operator has Gulf Shrimp listed on the menu yet the product sold is Farm Raised shrimp and county of origin in Ecuador.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container strawberry whipped cream. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator can only provide proof of training for two employees of over 100 employees.

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