Tootsies Takeout

1245 Cr 20-A, Hawthorne, FL 32640

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Tootsies Takeout has been inspected six times since 2024. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Tootsies Takeout's latest score of 100 sits above the Hawthorne average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches at front window counter on floor and on wall. Operator was able to kill and discard the roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches by front window counter on ground under storage shelf. Operator swept and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Jan 30, 2026

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test sanitizer for three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bathroom. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pulled pork on cook line previously frozen prepared on site missing thaw date marking. Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Most recent well water test report from 01/15/2025.

27-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on in use prep table. Operator relocated phone. Employee purse stored on single service drink lids, operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly on edge of plastic container on the center prep table.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in reach in cooler over cooked chicken wings on bottom shelf, per employee chicken wings par cooked but unaware of final cook temperature, relocated chicken wings over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle, fabuloso, by three compartment sink missing product labeling.

41-17-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Thin slot knife block not easily cleanable used to store clean knives.

14-55-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice at top corner of standup reach in freezer around seal.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on ledge of cookline equipment.

21-12-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray mounted on reach in cooler over prep table.

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor under the prep table.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tootsies Takeout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tootsies Takeout on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tootsies Takeout?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tootsies Takeout.

How does Tootsies Takeout compare to other restaurants in Hawthorne?

Tootsies Takeout most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hawthorne average of 82.

Has Tootsies Takeout's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tootsies Takeout have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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