Hitching Post
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hitching Post stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine .
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of pinnacle juice stored on bar floor.
08B-47-4
67
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk, in kitchen low boy unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer stored over French toast . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chili in lowboy unit , thawed 48 hours ago , not date marked, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Men's bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at women's bathroom hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
47
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - at bar area
41-24-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded hose bibb at bar - back of restaurant
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - men's bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - men's bathroom
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - women's and men's bathroom vents dusty
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women's bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
52
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet back of building next to walk in cooler
29-34-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - men's restroom
32-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall behind soda rack **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - scoop stored on top of ice machine exposed to outdoor contamination
10-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - men's restroom - women's restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - week killer, starter fluid on ice machine outside **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose next to fence
29-34-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -sausage
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - women bathroom
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - both outside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. - both bathrooms - wall mounted fan next to bar
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - hair brush, purse, beverage on shelf next to single serve food items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - small gap in bottom right corner
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - next to microwave
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - ice scoop sitting on top of both outside ice machine exposed to dust and weather.
10-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. - shelf above prep area - behind cooking equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - outside ice scoop large crack
14-12-4
35
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box stored on hand sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on shelf in dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hitching Post last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hitching Post on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hitching Post?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hitching Post.
Has Hitching Post's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hitching Post have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hitching Post means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hitching Post inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hitching Post is inspected around two times per year on average.
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