HAWKERS ST PETE
1235 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6lb cans of applesauce are dented at seams. Located on dry-storage shelf across from the ice machine. **Warning**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg then touch clean utensil without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near soda carbonation station. 2 live flies near ice machine. 5 live flies underneath dishmachine. 1 live underneath hand wash sink in warewashing area. 2 live flies on wall in wait station area. 3 live fly in bar area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From sliding door cooler on cooks line. a. fried chicken wings (69F – Cold Holding) 56f Operator moved item to cooler. Re Temped at 12:35pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets are stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp reading 88f **Warning**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tile vents in warewashing area is soiled with dust. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards in reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in wok grill on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand wash sink in bar area. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on hand wash sink in warewashing area is missing. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in food prep area and warewashing area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee was in the process of scraping off old labels and rewashing containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor in prep area and warewashing area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Containers of cut limes, oranges, and lemons in bar area are not covered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall in warewashing area soiled with accumulated black substance. **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator refilled wiping cloth quat solution. Reading 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.