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MOWGLI'S TIFFIN

165 DR. MLK JR. STREET NORTH · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3610023
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10897326
DBPR license6218372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-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**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate53B-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**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.