Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE

1235 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3733156
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771649
DBPR license6217407

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator was made aware of high temperatures. Employees put large bags of ice in reach-in cooler in order to bring down temperatures of cooked shrimp and kimchi. cooked shrimp (50F – Cold Holding)Re-temped at 46F ; kimchi (51F – Cold Holding) Re-temped at 45F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near dish pit found with empty food containers being held in sink. Items removed from handwashing sink by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of mold like substance build up in ice machine located near the back door of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks near back door lacked any form of security to surrounding wall area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Items stored near dish machine not properly dried after going through the ware washing process. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entirety of back prep area had standing water throughout. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout cook line has cracking and pitting making it a harder to clean surface. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing wash sink closest to back door of kitchen lacking proper handwashing sign. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still stuck on clean containers being stored near dish pit. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.