Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

2927 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Overview

Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe has logged 18 inspections on record between February 2022 and July 2025, accumulating 104 violations with an average of 5.8 per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 7 of the 18 inspections, including recurring issues with proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 separate inspections), chemical storage (2 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance. The July 24, 2025 routine inspection documented 27 violations, the highest single-inspection count on record, including 2 high-priority findings for handwashing and management awareness, though the disposition was Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. A prior inspection on January 17, 2023 resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, escalating enforcement above routine findings. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
104Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2023016400 $160.00 Jan 17, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection12 violations · 5 high priority
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg had?
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg find?
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on July 24, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg been fined?
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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