WHITE LION CAFE & ANTIQUES
146 NW 7 ST, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-248-1076
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean glass cup near waitress station. Manager took glasses to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024031373 | Mar 7, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $600 |
| 1--2024004243 | Nov 18, 2022 | Mar 14, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water available when valve is open and dishwasher in use at hand sink at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal container on shelves near ice cream reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white ice cream reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled Near fryers at cook line.
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 6.5 lb can of tuna.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread, and lettuce with bare hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean glass cup near waitress station. Manager took glasses to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 ROP of thawed raw thawed red snapper and 12 ROP of thawed raw mahi at reach in freezer at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash with half and half (59F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line as per manager for less than an hour. Manager placed product in ice bath.
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water available when valve is open and dishwasher in use at hand sink at cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Employee removed debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal pans at shelves near triple sink
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 11 ROP of thawed raw thawed red snapper and 12 ROP of thawed raw mahi at reach in freezer at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal container on shelves near ice cream reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white ice cream reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plate with no handle used to scoop melons at reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed plate.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored at sauces reach in cooler near waitress station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor near ice machine. Employee placed on crates.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled Near fryers at cook line.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 mahi filets and 8 snapper filets thawed completely in ROP in black reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across the triple sink. As per chef for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding). As per manager for less for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (128F - Hot Holding). As per manager for less than 1 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in the kitchen used for ice dumpinp.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container and pans not inverted at shelves on top of the three compartment sink. Cooked stored metal containers properly.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 mahi filets and 8 snapper filets thawed completely in ROP in black reach in cooler.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of black troller.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle. At soda reach in cooler. Operator removed water bottle.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer.
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where bread is stored.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on wall next to reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer.
Sep 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets and 8 snapper filets thawed completely in ROP.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where bread is stored.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets and 8 snapper filets thawed completely in ROP.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on wall next to reach in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to black fridge.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in triple sink. Operator turned on running water; cold.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon and fish thawed inside the reduced oxygen packaged inside the reach in cooler. Stop sale was issued.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used as scoop inside the fruit container. Manager removed it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon and fish thawed inside the reduced oxygen packaged inside the reach in cooler. Stop sale was issued.
Employee beverage container above a food preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee discarded it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed them.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the flour. Operator removed it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage stored on preparation table. Employee removed the beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes with food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator removed them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezerat the dessert station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. Admin Complaint**
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lancing Moore, ALuudmila Burmeista, Stephanie Cutrer, Serena D. Certificates expired 7/9/2023.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the kitchen.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee drank water then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish. Employee placed fish above chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved chicken to another reach in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. **
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 53B-05-5 Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lancing Moore, ALuudmila Burmeista, Stephanie Cutrer, Serena D. Certificates expired 7/9/2023.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Employee discarded.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between preparation tables. Employee removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on a rack next to the wall. Employee removed them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed them.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. Admin Complaint**
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lancing Moore, ALuudmila Burmeista, Stephanie Cutrer, Serena D. Certificates expired 7/9/2023.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the kitchen.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee did not grab paper towel to close faucet. Employees were coached to grab paper towel before closing the handle.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mashed potatoes date marked on 10/03. Stop sale was issued. Operator discarded the food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed mashed potatoes date marked on 10/03. Stop sale was issued.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. Admin Complaint**
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp and vegetables stored on the hand wash sink. Employee removed both bags.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lancing Moore, ALuudmila Burmeista, Stephanie Cutrer, Serena D. Certificates expired 7/9/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small bowl used as scoop inside the fruit mix. Employee removed it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen inside the reach in cooler. Operator was coached to removed fish from ROP.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.observed a spatula stored between the preparation tables. Employee removed them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on metal shelf touching the wall. Employee removed them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 red wet wiping cloth on the preparation table.
Oct 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a dish inside of the fruit mix used to dispense the fruit.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop stored on the top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to the dishwasher machine to be cleaned.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping towels on the preparation table.
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