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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HITCHIN POST CAFE INC

10903 LITHIA PINECREST RD · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3477698
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788695
DBPR license3910411

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 14, 2024 9:46 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 14, 2024 2:19 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

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**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-03-4

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

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-24-5

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

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