WHITE OAK COTTAGE
10530 S COUNTY RD 39, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-650-0054
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly on expo wire. Manager got it to fly outside of kitchen. And cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stained on make line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 4 cooks, 4 servers working
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed silver and green yeti bottle on shelf by lemon juice and on top of oven
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by prep sink at bar has ice cube trays stored. Manager removed
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For bar dish machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish washing station. Manager refilled
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink by prep sink. Manager refilled
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging raw ribeyes for establishment. Observed vacuum sealer in kitchen. Observed container of ribeyes in reach in cooler. Discussed removing from packaging and using drain pan until HACCP plan is approved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish machine hand sink.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Tested 0ppm
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Tested 0ppm
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly on expo wire. Manager got it to fly outside of kitchen. And cleaned and sanitized area.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish hand 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. Mahi packs just thawed. Manager opened bags
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at baking hand sink, and coffee station
Jan 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment increased menu to include bakery and increased seating from 60 to 101
Plans previously submitted and approved are not accurate to layout current in restaurant. Bakery 8-9 hand sink and prep sink flipped 22 display case and entrance flipped Additional dry storage shed present with 2 reach in freezers Service bar additional high temp dish machine installed, secondary ice machine installed, no three compartment sink in bar area. New Coffee Bar moved to middle of dining room, with coffee station and no hand sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 101 seats On well and septic system
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment increased menu to include bakery and increased seating from 60 to 101
Plans previously submitted and approved are not accurate to layout current in restaurant. Bakery 8-9 hand sink and prep sink flipped 22 display case and entrance flipped Additional dry storage shed present with 2 reach in freezers Service bar additional high temp dish machine installed, secondary ice machine installed, no three compartment sink in bar area. New Coffee Bar moved to middle of dining room, with coffee station and no hand sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 101 seats On well and septic system
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added server station and moved ice machine and has prep sink with no hand sink. Also storage room added in back. Dish area moved to old bathroom Plans were submitted and awaiting approval 2-3-2023 on revisions asked by plan review. Plan review waiting on final layout with corrections
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added server station and moved ice machine and has prep sink with no hand sink. Also storage room added in back.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Server Drink station added to layout with ice machine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added server station and moved ice machine and has prep sink with no hand sink. Also storage room added in back.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training list shows servsafe food handler
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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