Mowgli's Tiffin
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mowgli's Tiffin eight times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside stand alone cooler next to the cook line: Cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Observed containers of cooked chicken dated for 3/26/26 with visible condensation on the inside of the containers. Employees were asked whether cooling verification was being monitored and if cooling parameters were met. Could not determine if the cooling parameters were met or how long the temperature has been above 41 degrees. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Improper cold holding was observed due to insufficient number of cold holding units. Discussed with operator during the inspection, a cooling method must be put in place to ensure cooked foods meet the cooling parameters.
04-02-4
78
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. **Warning**
16-37-1
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**
53A-05-6
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**
11-26-1
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**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
43
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in tall cooler, eggs relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter chicken (74F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. 2 employees in kitchen hired less than 60 days with no food handler training
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Relocated **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Prep table
21-10-4
41
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by food cart. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 27 dead and tapped flies in light control device in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored above reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
70
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut leafy greens. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Non service dog in establishment. Customer removed pet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-22-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mowgli's Tiffin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mowgli's Tiffin on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mowgli's Tiffin?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mowgli's Tiffin.
How does Mowgli's Tiffin compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Mowgli's Tiffin most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Mowgli's Tiffin's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mowgli's Tiffin have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mowgli's Tiffin 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 Mowgli's Tiffin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mowgli's Tiffin is inspected around four times per year on average.
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