M L F Towers in St. Petersburg
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540 2 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701M L F TOWERS in St. Petersburg has 17 inspections on record spanning from 2017 to March 2026, with 79 total violations averaging 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included consumer advisories, food contact surface issues, employee health policy violations, and improper cooking temperatures. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in multiple years, indicating recurring management concerns around illness reporting and worker protocols. Fire safety violations were documented on two occasions: in December 2024, inspectors found a fuel-burning unvented space heater and a propane tank larger than the code-allowable size inside the building; in February 2017, a boiler inspection certificate was missing. In May 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that yielded 5 violations including 2 high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 identified 4 violations with an intermediate-priority finding and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
M L F Towers in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
M L F Towers in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
M L F Towers in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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M L F Towers in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was M L F Towers in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- M L F Towers in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at M L F Towers in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at M L F Towers in St. Petersburg are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has M L F Towers in St. Petersburg had?
- M L F Towers in St. Petersburg has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of M L F Towers in St. Petersburg find?
- M L F Towers in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has M L F Towers in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, M L F Towers in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has M L F Towers in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, M L F Towers in St. Petersburg has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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