MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT

Name: MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT
Address: 328 W MOWRY ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 330305840, US
Rating: 15.3

328 W MOWRY ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 330305840

License #2326135

15.3 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 16 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 15.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 78 total violations — 13 critical, 11 major, 54 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (70F - Cold Holding); as per operator more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler kitchen. The refrigerator is empty.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (70F - Cold Holding); as per operator more than 24 hours. See stop sale. Also observed plantain (70F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (71F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than four hours. Owner store inside reach in cooler kitchen.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed metal container thawed cooked pork 42°f Cold Holding located storage room as per operator less than four hours, operator stored inside reach in cooler during inspection, also observed raw chicken thawing inside three compartments sink. Operator turn on the faucet water.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed under prep table located near fryer...
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area and kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[33-02-4] Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed under the three compartment sink.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
[14-11-5] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near the handwash in the kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in dry storage room.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at shelves in dry storage room.
[06-01-5] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in the kitchen. Coach operator.
[03A-02-5] 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.