HAWTHORNE BOTTLE SHOPPE
2927 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023016400 | Jan 17, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 4.16lb can of Tuna.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on storage shelf across from three compartment sink stored above single service lids. Employee relocated.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. (3) dead roaches behind beer cooler in front retail space of establishment. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area. Call to supervisor Tracy Benedict who advised to educate and check at next routine inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath ice machine silver kegerator at front counter with build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in prep cooler. Build up of mold-like substance on door frames of reach-in prep cooler. Soiled gaskets on standing reach-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing reach-in cooler with build up of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottle of black reach-in cooler in hallway with restrooms.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Black reach-in cooler refrigerator in same hallway with guest restrooms not secured. Discussed with operator about securing unprotected refrigerator.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw proteins to new cooler isolated from beer kegs and cooked ready to eat food
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog in dining room
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.