Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store

219 N Main St, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Placid restaurant scores 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink nearest cash out . Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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.

50-17-3

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at hand washing sink.

29-09-4

Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device.

35B-06-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee stirring sticks not protected. Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar removed from bulk no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store 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 Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Owl & Otter Espresso Co/Local Yocal General Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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