The Hawthorn Room

301 Lamberton Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

American

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The Hawthorn Room has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**

22-56-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160) **Warning**

22-56-4

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

22-20-5

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe open bottle of water in freezer.

12B-13-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observe at buffet with apples.

08B-15-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hawthorn Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hawthorn Room on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Hawthorn Room compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

The Hawthorn Room most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has The Hawthorn Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hawthorn Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hawthorn Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Hawthorn Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hawthorn Room is inspected around two times per year on average.

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