LITHIA, Hillsborough County

HITCHIN POST CAFE INC

10903 LITHIA PINECREST RD, LITHIA, FL 33547

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 7, 2026
City
LITHIA
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24561695

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame by handle area. Observed torn gasket allowing warm air to enter freezer

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 24188105

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed of prescription medicine on shelf next to oven. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24188104

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine not actively being used tested at 10ppm. Manager adjusted line and replaced sanitizer. Re tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24188106

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by door frame.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23477710

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23477707

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 23477708

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass reach in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 23477709

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line drawer gasket and interior soiled. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 23354998

High Priority - 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. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23354999

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on back prep area by ice machine Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23355000

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license available expired 2-1-2024 Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23355001

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under racks in storage room. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23355002

Basic - Hole in wall by soda fountain where water lines are coming through by expo Warning

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-03-4

Detail 23356885

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on back prep area by ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23356884

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license available expired 2-1-2024 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23356886

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall by soda fountain where water lines are coming through by expo Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22705201

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22705202

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22705203

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-24, but account is current

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22392298

High Priority - 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

11-27-4

Detail 22392297

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22392296

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

27-02-4

Detail 22392295

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Manager brought report Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22392294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 21929312

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent

24-05-4

Detail 21929310

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

12B-07-4

Detail 21929309

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21929311

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21929313

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 21284235

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of panko

Jan 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-03-4

Detail 20759675

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near mop sink Near walkin freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 20759676

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.