MOWRY STREET RESTAURANT
328 W MOWRY ST, Homestead, FL, 33030
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (16)
- 01B-02-5Critical
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.
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-10-4Critical
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.
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
High Priority
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area and kitchen.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area and kitchen. **Warning**
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - 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. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-30-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler kitchen. The refrigerator is empty. **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-17-5Repeat
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 14-13-4
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed under prep table located near fryer... **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.