HITCHING POST
1485 HWY 419, Chuluota FL 32766 · 407-365-1387
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at front bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on freezer door
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Food stored on floor. - pickle juice stored on flooring walk in cooler. - sweetners stored under prep table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave stored on prep table in kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - serving utensils stored on prep table next to microwave.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restroom
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank located next to bag n box
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. - door gasket on freezer in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - raw shell eggs stored on walk-in floor.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - soda gun location next to ice bin at front bar.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of pinnacle juice stored on bar floor.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk, in kitchen low boy unit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer stored over French toast.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chili in lowboy unit, thawed 48 hours ago, not date marked,
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed.
Men's bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at women's bathroom hand sink used by food employees.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - at bar area
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded hose bibb at bar - back of restaurant
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - men's bathroom
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - men's bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - women's and men's bathroom vents dusty
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet back of building next to walk in cooler
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - men's restroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall behind soda rack
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - scoop stored on top of ice machine exposed to outdoor contamination
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - men's restroom - women's restroom
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.