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THE HAWTHORN

1307 N MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411918
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8574013
DBPR license4703501

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items held over 41F. Make Table at Cook Line: Russian dressing 53F, whipped feta 53F, sliced Swiss cheese 53F at 1:00. Reach in Cooler Drawers: provolone cheese 50F, sliced ham 52F, sliced turkey 48F, boiled eggs 49F, 50F, pico de gallo 52F, chorizo 49F at 1:00 Reach in Cooler: tomato salad 51F, meatloaf 49F at 1:00. Display Reach in Cooler at Front Counter: farm quiche 46F, seasonal quiche 45F at 1:30. Per manager make table and cooler doors has been frequently opened since 11:00. New temperatures: Make Table at Cook Line: Russian dressing 53F, whipped feta 49F, sliced Swiss cheese 49F at 1:15. Reach in Cooler Drawers at Cook Line: provolone 49F, sliced ham 48F, turkey 47F, boiled eggs 49F, pico de gallo 50F, chorizo 49F at 1:00. Reach in Cooler at Cook Line: tomato salad 51F, meatloaf 52F at 1:00. Display Reach in Cooler at Front Counter: farm quiche 45F, seasonal quiche 45F at 1:15. Manager began storing ice on food items at cook line and maintenance arrived to repair reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available for dish-machine.

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris in dish-machine drain system.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bags stored on and above public food service items at bakery prep area. Employees properly stored personal items to designated area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer stored in reach in cooler at cook line.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on wall above oven and hand wash sink at cook line. Manager began cleaning wall during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

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