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MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT

MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 9 health department inspections in HOMESTEAD. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

328 W MOWRY ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13622331

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 9 basic

  • 33-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed under the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across the triple sink in disrepair. Operator stated that he is waiting for the cooler to be picked up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near the handwash in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at shelves in dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in the kitchen. Coach operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13555597

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 10 basic

  • 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed under the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across the triple sink in disrepair. Operator stated that he is waiting for the cooler to be picked up. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near the handwash in the kitchen. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in dry storage room. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at shelves in dry storage room. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef in bath water in the triple sink. No running water. Coach operator. Operator removed beef and placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in the kitchen. Coach operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (76F - Cold Holding); cabbage salad (58F - Cold Holding) at prep table near the triple sink. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Coach operator. Operator placed products in reach in freezer. Observed legume (54F - Cold Holding); macaroni (47F - Cold Holding); bouillon (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near white chest freezer. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed products in reach in freezer. Warning

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10912689

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining inside of white chest freezer.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster stored on grass.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer basket stored inside hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed fryer basket. Corrected On-Site

5/3/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10820025

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-03: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**

4/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10819607

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Marci , Nekess, and Relaine expired on 03/25/25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Marci , Nekess, and Relaine expired on 03/25/25. **Time Extended**

4/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10754288

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored above seasoning in shell in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots stored on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (59 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holdings) inside the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (72 F - Cold Holding); plantains (73 F - Cold Holding) stored in preparation table as per employee food was outside for less than 2 hours. Also observed pork (59 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holdings) inside the reach in cooler. Food is date marked 4/14. Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Marci , Nekess, and Relaine expired on 03/25/25. Warning

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone in preparation table.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan with plantains stored in the floor.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8558985

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating and drinking in a food preparation area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside the reach in cooler, employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed outside for less than 2 hours.

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8345486

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling has a hole in the mop room.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef inside the reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork at 95° F stored under the preparation table. As per operator less than 3 hours ago. Operator placed food inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink, a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual inside the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(111 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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