HAWKERS ST PETE
1235 CENTRAL AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).