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HAWTHORNE BOTTLE SHOPPE

2927 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats168
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217544
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023016400Jan 17, 2023Apr 6, 2023$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 4.16lb can of Tuna.
High priority/01B-01-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals on storage shelf across from three compartment sink stored above single service lids. Employee relocated.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath ice machine silver kegerator at front counter with build up of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of standing reach-in cooler with build up of debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottle of black reach-in cooler in hallway with restrooms.
Basic/29-49-6
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.
Basic/08B-63-4
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog in dining room
Intermediate/35A-01-4
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.