Hitchin Post Cafe

10903 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL 33547

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Hitchin Post Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hitchin Post Cafe's latest score is in line with the Lithia average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

41-07-4

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

14-69-4

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**

14-11-5

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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**

03A-02-5

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**

35A-02-6

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

05-09-4

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**

23-03-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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**

22-41-4

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

22-20-5

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

50-09-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

03A-02-5

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

27-02-4

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.

11-27-4

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**

02C-02-5

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

23-03-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02C-02-5

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

24-05-4

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

12B-07-4

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**

40-06-5

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

25-06-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of panko

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hitchin Post Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hitchin Post Cafe on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hitchin Post Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hitchin Post Cafe.

How does Hitchin Post Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lithia?

Hitchin Post Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lithia average of 78.

Has Hitchin Post Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hitchin Post Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hitchin Post Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hitchin Post Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hitchin Post Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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