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OWL & OTTER ESPRESSO CO/LOCAL YOCAL GENERAL STORE

219 N MAIN ST, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-441-2406

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3801216
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Interior of ice machine with soil. Operator will clean and sanitize.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator elevated pre- wrapped forks with napkins off of the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name: flour and sugar in bulk not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink nearest cash out. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine. Operator obtained color code.
Intermediate/16-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
High priority/50-17-3
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at hand washing sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device.
Basic/35B-06-4
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brownies and BBQ pastry made Monday per operator. Operator placed date on items.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Item was removed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee stirring sticks not protected. Operator removed.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar removed from bulk no label. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.