M L F Towers

540 2 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Other

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, M L F Towers has six inspections in the public record. M L F Towers was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting M L F Towers on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored on handsink across from dish machine. Clear plastic drink dispenser stored inside handsink at server wait station area. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 40 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door.

35A-06-4

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib outside back door of kitchen.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by chair. Employee removed chair. Hand wash sink by dish machine inaccessible due to bucket in sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near hot water heaters and server station area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear ware wash storage area is blocked by mop buckets. Manager removed mop buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee only women's restroom. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee only men's restroom. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice has mold like substance on interior of machine. Manager sanitized and removed mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M L F Towers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M L F Towers on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M L F Towers?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M L F Towers.

How does M L F Towers compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

M L F Towers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has M L F Towers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M L F Towers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M L F Towers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is M L F Towers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M L F Towers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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