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6005 SE US HWY 301 STE 502, Hawthorne FL 32640 · 352-358-0116
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2025
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in freezer, raw chicken in ziplock over raw fish in zip lock. Employee switched storage levels.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in freezer, raw chicken in ziplock over raw fish in zip lock. Employee switched storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a tin single service pan stored on ice, cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding) discussed with employee and additional ice added. Went over time as public health control with employee and operator and filled out written procedures.
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. No food handler training available at time of inspection.
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. Commercially vacuum packaged raw fish fully sealed in reduced oxygen package thawing in standing water. Still frozen. Discussed with employee proper thawing and fish removed from vacuum packages.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line utensils stored in water at 88F, employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave back plate, with food debris build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room, single service containers stored on the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water at ambient air temperature. Chicken wings in plastic bags thawing at ambient air temperature. Discussed with employee.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container missing product labeling. Employee labeled.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer in use in kitchen area not under hood system.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Jugs of fryer oil stored on floor of kitchen and in dry storage room. Operator relocated fryer oil on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar missing product labeling.
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