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THE HAWTHORN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488277
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8843020
DBPR license4703501

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, employee failed to wash hands. Observed employee coming from the restroom and did not wash hands proceed back to engage in food prep.

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk without a date mark in reach- in cooler by side door.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing off a knife at hand sink in prep area behind counter.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed underneath handwashing sink by side door.

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by side door.

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the exterior of the dishmachine.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on vents throughout the kitchen area. Also Walk- in cooler ceiling.

#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach- in cooler gasket by side door.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil box sitting behind front counter.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath shelving by the order window.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on dirty counter in front of ice machine.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back kitchen area.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Walk – in cooler on fan Gard.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on top of ice tea machine in prep area.

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container containing whole wheat not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.