THE WHITE OAK COTTAGE

THE WHITE OAK COTTAGE has 11 health inspections on file for its LITHIA location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 11 reports on file

10530 S COUNTY RD 39

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/16/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13491288

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10919673

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish machine hand sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by prep sink at bar has ice cube trays stored. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For bar dish machine Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish washing station. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink by prep sink. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging raw ribeyes for establishment. Observed vacuum sealer in kitchen. Observed container of ribeyes in reach in cooler. Discussed removing from packaging and using drain pan until HACCP plan is approved Warning

4/23/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10816278

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/9/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10808200

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Tested at 10ppm Manager stated unit was serviced. When machine running, chlorine would go back in the line **Time Extended**

3/27/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10725832

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1: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. Mahi packs just thawed. Manager opened bags Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at baking hand sink, and coffee station Warning
  • 22-41-4: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 0ppm Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly on expo wire. Manager got it to fly outside of kitchen. And cleaned and sanitized area. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish hand sink Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish hand sink Warning

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10725334

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 101 seats On well and septic system Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Seating change evaluation form not completed, no approval and still at 101 seats Admin Complaint
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment increased menu to include bakery and increased seating from 60 to 101 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Seating change evaluation form not completed, no approval and still at 101 seats Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Plans previously submitted and approved are not accurate to layout current in restaurant. Bakery 8-9 hand sink and prep sink flipped 22 display case and entrance flipped Additional dry storage shed present with 2 reach in freezers Service bar additional high temp dish machine installed, secondary ice machine installed, no three compartment sink in bar area. New Coffee Bar moved to middle of dining room, with coffee station and no hand sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Revised plans not submitted as of 1-23-2025 Admin Complaint
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

11/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8774664

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 101 seats On well and septic system Warning
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment increased menu to include bakery and increased seating from 60 to 101 Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Plans previously submitted and approved are not accurate to layout current in restaurant. Bakery 8-9 hand sink and prep sink flipped 22 display case and entrance flipped Additional dry storage shed present with 2 reach in freezers Service bar additional high temp dish machine installed, secondary ice machine installed, no three compartment sink in bar area. New Coffee Bar moved to middle of dining room, with coffee station and no hand sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8548523

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added server station and moved ice machine and has prep sink with no hand sink. Also storage room added in back. Dish area moved to old bathroom Plans were submitted and awaiting approval 2-3-2023 on revisions asked by plan review. Plan review waiting on final layout with corrections Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8548077

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added server station and moved ice machine and has prep sink with no hand sink. Also storage room added in back. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Plans submitted and pending review as of 1-3-2024 **Time Extended**

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8373763

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int

  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Server Drink station added to layout with ice machine. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added server station and moved ice machine and has prep sink with no hand sink. Also storage room added in back. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training list shows servsafe food handler Warning

7/12/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8295365

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed