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WHITE LION CAFE & ANTIQUES

146 NW 7 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3320491
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339741
DBPR license2323473

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#8High Priority12A-26-4

High Priority – Employee did not grab paper towel to close faucet. Employees were coached to grab paper towel before closing the handle.

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mashed potatoes date marked on 10/03. Stop sale was issued. Operator discarded the food.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed mashed potatoes date marked on 10/03. Stop sale was issued. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53A-03-7

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**

Admin Complaint
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp and vegetables stored on the hand wash sink. Employee removed both bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-05-5

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**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small bowl used as scoop inside the fruit mix. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

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 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 inside the reach in cooler. Operator was coached to removed fish from ROP.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.observed a spatula stored between the preparation tables. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on metal shelf touching the wall. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the kitchen.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 red wet wiping cloth on the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.