White Lion Cafe & Antiques
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2022, White Lion Cafe & Antiques has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
White Lion Cafe & Antiques' latest score of 35 falls below the Homestead average of 70. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in the kitchen used for ice dumpinp.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - 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.
10-13-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - 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.
24-05-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
35
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where bread is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on wall next to reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where bread is stored. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed on wall next to reach in freezer. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to black fridge. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used as scoop inside the fruit container. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container above a food preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes with food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezerat the dessert station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
78
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee drank water then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. ** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. Operator got sick. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. ** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. Operator got sick. Observed food manager certification was not provided. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: As per operator, she got sick and she was not able to take manager certification. She already ordered food handler training book for the employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed Lancing Moore, ALuudmila Burmeista, Stephanie Cutrer, Serena D. Certificates expired 7/9/2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: As per operator, she got sick and she was not able to take manager certification. Observed food handler training for employees were not provided. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Employee discarded.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between preparation tables. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on a rack next to the wall. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
39
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: As per operator, she got sick and she was not able to take manager certification. She already ordered food handler training book for the employees. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed Food Manager Certificate for Loryann Swank, 7/26/17 expired. Operator got sick. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: 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. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a dish inside of the fruit mix used to dispense the fruit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed a dish inside of the fruit mix used to dispense the fruit. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: 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. * **Admin Complaint**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping towels on the preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed one wet wiping towels on the preparation table **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
78
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta date marked 11/10/22 at reach in cooler. Manager discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed pasta date marked 11/10/22 at reach in cooler. Manager discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (116 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager was reheated two hours ago. Operator turn on the steam table to reheat the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in water at 72°F. Operator discarded the water and put the utensils in dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a dish inside of the fruit mix used to dispense the fruit. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping towels on the preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Lion Cafe & Antiques last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Lion Cafe & Antiques on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Lion Cafe & Antiques?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at White Lion Cafe & Antiques.
How does White Lion Cafe & Antiques compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
White Lion Cafe & Antiques most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has White Lion Cafe & Antiques' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at White Lion Cafe & Antiques have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at White Lion Cafe & Antiques means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is White Lion Cafe & Antiques inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Lion Cafe & Antiques is inspected around three times per year on average.
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