Tootsies Takeout
1245 CR 20-A, Hawthorne, FL 32640 · Permanent Food Service · License 6400941
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 complaint inspection6 high priority (4 fixed by the Oct 22 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic-33
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 9, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score55
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed two flying insects in kitchen area. Operator attempted to kill flying insects.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead insects on premises.
Observed approximately 11 dead roaches in kitchen under shelving and equipment. Observed one dead flying insect in bottom of ice cream reach in freezer. Operator cleaned the dead bugs up as we reviewed all areas.
Fixed on the spot
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tomatoes in dry storage. Operator removed from shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. Observed pulled chicken with a label from 9/26/2026. Operator removed from service.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee pick up fries on the floor, not wash hands then go to collect clean dishes. Spoke to employee who washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
One hose Bibb outside of back door missing vacuum breaker.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed one flying insect in kitchen, observed one live moth in kitchen.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/2026. Person in charge renewed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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 an open container of milk without a date mark.
Code 27, Water source: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Person in charge unable to provide well report during inspection.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at handwashing sink. Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed two jugs of oil stored less than six inches off of the ground.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Observed employee chewing gum while setting up kitchen and cooking.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed Reach in freezer gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Drain cover missing at drain outside of back door.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead insects on premises.
Observed approximately 11 dead roaches on the floor throughout kitchen under shelving and equipment. Observed one dead spider under sink in kitchen. Observed one dead flying insect inside bottom of ice cream reach in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed food and paper debris under cook line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
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