HAWKERS ST PETE
1235 CENTRAL AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in warewashing area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from wok grill.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5lb cans of ground bean sauce is dented at seams on shelf in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler across from wok grill at 11:27am. Operator placed items in walk-in freezer. Rechecked at 1145am a. cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); 43f b. sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) 38f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near office. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 89f. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile vents in warewashing area is soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards in reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on hand wash sink in warewashing area is missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in food prep area and warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 16-38-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee was in the process of scraping off old labels and rewashing containers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor in prep area and warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall in warewashing area soiled with accumulated black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp reading 88f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tile vents in warewashing area is soiled with dust. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards in reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in wok grill on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand wash sink in bar area. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on hand wash sink in warewashing area is missing. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in food prep area and warewashing area. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee was in the process of scraping off old labels and rewashing containers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor in prep area and warewashing area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of cut limes, oranges, and lemons in bar area are not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall in warewashing area soiled with accumulated black substance. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator refilled wiping cloth quat solution. Reading 150ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6lb cans of applesauce are dented at seams. Located on dry-storage shelf across from the ice machine. Warning
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg then touch clean utensil without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near soda carbonation station. 2 live flies near ice machine. 5 live flies underneath dishmachine. 1 live underneath hand wash sink in warewashing area. 2 live flies on wall in wait station area. 3 live fly in bar area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From sliding door cooler on cooks line. a. fried chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding) 56f Operator moved item to cooler. Re Temped at 12:35pm **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets are stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed buckets. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp reading 88f Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from wok grill.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from wok grill.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:00pm a. cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in ware washing area soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in ware washing area is missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cooks line and floor in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers at wait station is soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training missing date of completion, and date of birth. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
18
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in ware washing area soiled with dust. Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Basket and plates stored on shelf next to hand wash sink in ware washing area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Shelf above prep table on cooks line a. 5lb can of Hoisin sauce b. Two 5lb cans of double soy sauce. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on shelf in warewashing area is wet, not air-dried. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in ware washing area is missing. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink on cooks line. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from wok grill interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Boiled eggs cold holding not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered boiled eggs Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cooks line and floor in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet towel around pipe underneath hand wash sink at wait station area. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Shelf above prep table on cooks line a. 5lb can of Hoisin sauce b. Two 5lb cans of double soy sauce. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes, then retrieving clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies underneath hand wash sink at wait station. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Duck legs prepared on 02-13-2024 at 4:56pm Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring soiled dishes and scrape food into trash can in warewashing area, then retrieve plates of food from expo station without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Raw shell cracked egg in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded cracked egg. Stop sale not warranted. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers at wait station is soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and container blocking hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training missing date of completion, and date of birth. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles on bottom shelf of prep table containing toxic substances are not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 31 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
17
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored with coffee and tea items in server area.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs moved.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water. Noodles thawing at room temp.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line and back kitchen
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in dish machine area
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet in bucket
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near mop bucket
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice put out at 10:30 no time mark. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used by server to dump rice. Hand washing sink was cleared and servers will be re-educated. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 17 basic).