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MOWGLI'S TIFFIN

Health inspection records show MOWGLI'S TIFFIN in ST. PETERSBURG has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

165 DR. MLK JR. STREET NORTH

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551566

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897326

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above cooked chicken screwers in single door cooker next to reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in double door reach in cooler: pico 47 ( - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler reading at 50 F. Establishment only has one single door cooler and one stand alone cooler and two deep freezers. The employees are moving all TCS items into the other coolers to bring down the temperatures. - butter next to fryers (80F - Cold Holding) the establishment is going to utilize time as a public health control. Emailed written procedures to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM on-site with four employee engaging with food or food preparation during the inspection. Warning
  • 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. Observed Food Employee Reporting Agreement for Shirley dated 5/29/25. No other Employee Reporting Agreements were provided. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Joshua B. dated 5/28/2025 through FLRA SafeStaff. No other training certificates could be provided. The Person in Charge Shirley stated her and Frankie have been employed for over 60 days, and the third employee, Kurtis, started two weeks ago. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754367

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Prep table
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in tall cooler, eggs relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter chicken (74F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Emailed to operator
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink in kitchen 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. 2 employees in kitchen hired less than 60 days with no food handler training

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786842

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 27 dead and tapped flies in light control device in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored above reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by food cart. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662527

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385637

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut leafy greens. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Non service dog in establishment. Customer removed pet. Corrected On-Site Warning