MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT
328 W MOWRY ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 330305840
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in the kitchen. Coach operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High 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**
Basic 10
33-02-4Basic – Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed under the three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – 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**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near the handwash in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in dry storage room. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at shelves in dry storage room. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.