How many inspections has White Duck Espresso in Lutz had?

White Duck Espresso in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of White Duck Espresso in Lutz find?

White Duck Espresso in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has White Duck Espresso in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, White Duck Espresso in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does White Duck Espresso in Lutz have any repeat violations?

Yes, White Duck Espresso in Lutz has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11; 3-304.12(C)-(F): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F).

White Duck Espresso in Lutz

Name: White Duck Espresso in Lutz Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 20, 2025

17961 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548

Pasco County · Specialty Food Shops · FDACS
Owner: White Duck Espresso 3 LLC.
FDACS Estab #: 417314

Overview

White Duck Espresso in Lutz has been inspected three times since October 2023, with 27 total violations documented across two inspections in 2023 and 2025. The facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit in October 2023, when inspectors found 11 violations including the person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and a mop sink lacking backflow prevention. In April 2025, a sanitation inspection documented 16 violations, with the most serious being a food employee entering the coffee prep area from outside and beginning food handling without washing hands—the employee complied when instructed. Additional April 2025 violations included repeat citations for missing written vomiting and diarrheal event procedures, employees with untrimmed nails and polish handling food without gloves, no temperature probe thermometer in the coffee prep area, and missing sanitizer test strips in the warewashing area. A follow-up focused inspection on August 20, 2025 found zero violations, confirming that issues identified in the prior inspection had been addressed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

27Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 20, 2025

White Duck Espresso in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 2 inspections

Aug 20, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request #5137499 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 16 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events and Norovirus Cleanup Procedures provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat

Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Coffee Prep Area: Observed employee enter area from outside and begin to work with food without first washing hands. COS: Employee washed hands when instructed to do so. x

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Coffee Prep Area: Observed food employees rinse utensils in handwashing sink before placing in 3-compartment sink. COS: Handwashing sink made accessible.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Coffee Prep Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer to measure cold temperatures. No temperature violations observed during inspection.

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Storage Area: Open gap at bottom juncture of back door does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Coffee Prep Area: Food employees without hair restraint.

2-302.11 Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf

Coffee Prep Areas: Food employees with nail polish and decorative nails and not wearing gloves when working with food.

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Coffee Prep Area: Food employees with bracelets on wrists.

3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1)

Coffee Prep Area: Wet rags held on counters and not held in sanitizer between uses.

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Coffee Prep Area: Utensils stored in containers with stagnant water that measure between 55 F and 63 F. COS: Utensils properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection before stored in clean, dry containers.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations observed during inspection.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Restroom: Door not self-closing.

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Coffee Prep Area: Unsealed and cracked cement throughout processing area.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Mop Sink Area: Wet mop not hung to dry.

6-403.11 Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11

Storage Area: Employee beverage without a lid stored on shelf directly over bulk container of bagels.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

2025 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active.

2023 — 1 inspection

Oct 20, 2023 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses. Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge. o

Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Food Service Area: No sign informing employees to wash hands at handwashing sink. Industry handwash sign provided.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Food Service Area: Food employees with wrist bracelets and decorative rings on fingers.

Food Service Area: Food employees without hair restraint.

Food Service Area: Utensils stored in stagnant water that measures 119 F. COS: Utensils properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection before stored in clean, dry container.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Mop Sink Area: No backflow prevention device on hose bibb where hose is attached after splitter.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Restroom: Door not self-closing.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Mop Sink Area: Wet mop not hung to dry. COS: Wet mop hung to dry.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

White Duck Espresso in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Duck Espresso in Lutz last inspected?: White Duck Espresso in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 20, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has White Duck Espresso in Lutz had?: White Duck Espresso in Lutz has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of White Duck Espresso in Lutz find?: White Duck Espresso in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has White Duck Espresso in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, White Duck Espresso in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at White Duck Espresso in Lutz?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at White Duck Espresso in Lutz are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11; 3-304.12(C)-(F): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F).
Does White Duck Espresso in Lutz have any repeat violations?: Yes, White Duck Espresso in Lutz has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 2-303.11: Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11; 3-304.12(C)-(F): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F).