Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne
Last inspected:
6005 N. Hwy. 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640Hawthorne Markets Inc. in Hawthorne received two stop-use orders in September 2024 for adulterated food and pest contamination. A stop-use order issued September 6, 2024 required cleaning and sanitization of affected areas after live roaches were observed inside a non-used oven and proofer on the cook line, live roaches on the floor near the sandwich station, and multiple time-temperature control violations including green beans held at 138°F and mac and cheese at 109°F when 165°F was required. A follow-up focused inspection on September 19, 2024 cleared the facility for release. A subsequent sanitation inspection on September 23, 2024 documented raw bacon stored above cooked sausage in the meat case, live flying insects in the kitchen area, and debris on a can opener blade—all corrected on site during the inspection. Across four inspections between August 2022 and September 2024, the facility accumulated 20 total violations. In August 2022, a focused inspection found condensate actively dripping into an uncovered container of ambrosia salad in a service display cooler, which was voluntarily discarded.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Raw bacon stored above cooked sausage in meat case. COS item moved during
inspection.
Y
x
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPfRepeat
Kitchen: Debris on edge of can opener blade. COS item moved to sink and cleaned during
inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Kitchen: Live flying insects observed in kitchen area.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Kitchen: Damage to wall/cove molding next to three compartment sink.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen: Buildup of debris on walk in freezer floor.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Per Request 5120043, Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order.
The Re-Inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days from the date of Summarized Inspection completed on 09/06/2024.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Re-Inspection Required· 12 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center
at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned
and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food
establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.
The affected storage areas shall be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection;
no other merchandise may be added to the storage area, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued.
If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas
of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order
of all processing equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable)
will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the
establishment.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Raw chorizo stored on shelf above ready to eat hot dogs, Raw bacon stored over
ready to eat sausages in open air reach in cooler next to meat department. COS items moved during
inspection. Items stored correctly by end of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Kitchen: Buildup of debris on can opener around blade. COS item cleaned during inspection
3-403.11(A)
Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot
holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
3-403.11(A) and (D) PP
Kitchen: Multiple products ( Green beans 138 F, Mac and cheese 109 F, Greens 149 F,
baked beans 110F) did not reach 165 within 2 hours. Products moved from cooler to glass door hot box at
approximately 7:30am and discovered at 9:30 am. COS all items placed in oven and reheated to 165 within
15 minutes.
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Back storage room: Cleaners stored on shelf above single use paper towels. COS items
moved during inspection.
Repeat
COS
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Y
x
x
Y
x
Repeat
COS
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Kitchen: Bottles of oil and vinegar missing labels. COS item labeled during inspection
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Back storage room: Gap to the exterior at bottom of roll up door.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Produce: Small ants on wall behind three compartment sink.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping
devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
Kitchen: Live roaches observed inside non-used oven on cook line. Live roaches observed
inside non-used proofer in prep area. Live roach observed on floor in front of sandwich make station. See
Supplement.
o
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back room: Case of single service its stored on floor in front of storage racks. COS item
moved during inspection
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Kitchen: Buildup of debris/ grease on exterior, side and underside of fryer. Meat Department:
Buildup of debris on non food contact portion, bottom/edge, of band saw. COS item cleaned during
inspection.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen: Buildup of debris on floor under cooking equipment. Buildup up of debris on floor
under sandwich make station. Buildup of debris on floor of walk in freezer. Buildup of debris on gaskets and
side of door to walk in cooler.Back storage room: Buildup of debris on side of walk in cooler and freezers
door.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Kitchen: Damage to wall/cove molding under three compartment sink.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release.
Print Date: 9/6/2024
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
N/A
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of HAWTHORNE MARKETS INC. hereby waive a
notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
PATRICK PACE, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TRAINING SPEC
DOUG STORY, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Leslie Carpenter, Enviromental specialist II_______________
Print Date: 9/6/2024
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· Focused Inspection
Comments: Per request 5083268, a focused inspection was completed and the issues in the consumer complaint were addressed with the
person in charge.
A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days from original date of routine inspection completed on 08-09-22.
Risk-Based Violations
Deli service counter - Observed condensate actively dripping into uncovered container of ambrosia
salad inside of service display cooler. Cos - Ambrosia salad was voluntarily discarded and salads in the vicinity of the
drippage were relocated to separate section of unit.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact,
tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept
sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Deli service counter - Condensate forming and dripping inside of section of display cooler. All foods
were removed from subject section.
o
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done
during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Dairy retail area - Debris in yogurt and cheese section of display cooler. Cos - Cooler was cleared of
debris during inspection.
x
Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… |
Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne last inspected?
- Hawthorne Markets INC. in Hawthorne was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne had?
- Hawthorne Markets INC. in Hawthorne has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne find?
- Hawthorne Markets INC. in Hawthorne was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Hawthorne Markets INC. in Hawthorne has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Hawthorne Markets INC. in Hawthorne are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
- Does Hawthorne Markets INC in Hawthorne have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Hawthorne Markets INC. in Hawthorne has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
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