Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford

Last inspected:

10934 N Cr 475, Oxford, FL 34484
Overview

Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford has been emergency-closed once, on December 14, 2022, for fly activity. Across 25 inspections between 2024 and 2026, the facility recorded 106 total violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the violation pattern reveals significant recurring issues: handwashing facilities were cited in at least 4 separate inspections, food contact surfaces in at least 5 inspections, management awareness in at least 3 inspections, and water supply in at least 3 inspections. High-priority violations were documented in 9 of the past 8 inspections reviewed. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 found 27 violations including five high-priority findings (management awareness, handwashing facilities, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and employee health policy), resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection on March 19, 2026 found 3 violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Most recent closure: December 14, 2022 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
106Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:31:00

Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2023003151 $400.00 Dec 14, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford last inspected?
Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford last shut down?
Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford was last shut down on December 14, 2022 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford?
The most frequently cited violations at Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford had?
Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford find?
Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford ever been shut down?
Yes, Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford been fined?
Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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