WHALES RIB (THE)

Name: WHALES RIB (THE)
Address: 2031 NE 2 ST, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, 33441-3816, US
Rating: 93.8

2031 NE 2 ST, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441-3816

License #1610616

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93.8 Grade B / 100

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WHALES RIB (THE) in DEERFIELD BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

67%

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[38-07-4] Lights in dry food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

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