HITCHIN POST CAFE INC
10903 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-737-4026
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on glue traps in back prep room under tables. 5 live roaches in dish area. 1 live roach on water line behind soda machine. Manager eradicated all live activity and cleaned and sanitized areas.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024068364 | Nov 14, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame by handle area. Observed torn gasket allowing warm air to enter freezer
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed of prescription medicine on shelf next to oven. Manager removed
Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine not actively being used tested at 10ppm. Manager adjusted line and replaced sanitizer. Re tested at 50ppm
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by door frame.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on back pre sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass reach in cooler: chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding). Manager put in walk in cooler re temped 15 min later 45f.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line drawer gasket and interior soiled. Manager cleaned
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on back prep area by ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license available expired 2-1-2024
Hole in wall by soda fountain where water lines are coming through by expo
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on glue traps in back prep room under tables. 5 live roaches in dish area. 1 live roach on water line behind soda machine. Manager eradicated all live activity and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on back prep area by ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license available expired 2-1-2024
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under racks in storage room. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area
Hole in wall by soda fountain where water lines are coming through by expo
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Tested 10ppm. Manager replaced, primed and tested at 50ppm
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard. Manager cleaned
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-24, but account is current
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Shelled eggs 60f ambient. Discussed time as a public health control. Sent paperwork to owner
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw, tuna salad and chicken salad not dated in reach in cooler. Manager time marked
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Manager brought report
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.