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STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

401 S INDIANA AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888093

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in-cooler
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bottle coffee filter at wait beverage station not inverted or protected.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle bottle of medicine store on shelf across from dish washer area over clean equipment. Operator move soap removed medication for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of dish soap stored on shelf over cases of bottled beer in kitchen by ice machine. Operator move soap for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897588

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: 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. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887644

  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat 11-14-23 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: 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. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895956

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891825

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach-in-cooler at wait station area by ice machine was at 54F the following temperature were observed: onsite filled butter cup 54F, cream cheese cups 55F, whip cream 55F, cut fruit 56F. Observed commercial butter cups on cooks line at wait station at 73F. Operator Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach-in-cooler at wait station area by ice machine was at 54F the following temperature were observed: onsite filled butter cup 54F, cream cheese cups 55F, whip cream 55F, cut fruit 56F. Observed commercial butter cups on cooks line at wait station at 73F. Operator Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 stored on counter next to food processor. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fruit in wait staff cool and cooked ribs in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745403

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at shelves at back of kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the following in walk-in-cooler raw beef and pork over cooked fish and potatoes; raw shell eggs over sour cream, cut melon, pies and bread. Repeat 11-14-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham, and cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 11-26-1: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. Repeat 11-14-23 Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked fish, potatoes, soups all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471792

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food at cooks line without hair restraint.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe from dishwasher leaking. Repeat 8-14-23 Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication on shelf by hand wash sink, above clean dish ware.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling burger bun and lettuce bare handed.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in grill draw cooler over ham and cooked sausage. Repeat 8-14-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 8-14-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food debris. Observed cutting boards at dishwasher area with mold-like substance stains.
  • 53A-05-6: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/
  • 11-26-1: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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat8-14-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5: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. Repeat 8-14-23

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363379

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at doorway of Walk-in freezer with cracked and missing tiles.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at cooks line. Repeat 3-23-23 Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe dishwasher machine drain pipe.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 4 white colored mites like insects on nozzle of soda gun at bar area. Observed operator clean nozzle with chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pulled pork and cooked onions in reach-in cooler in at end of cooks line. Observed raw chicken and beef patties over cooked ham in grill draw cooler.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 3-23-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4: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. Issued operator paper copy and Emailed operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 3-23-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled, observed operator wash can opener. Repeat 3-23-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1: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. Issued operator paper copies of Employee Health Agreement and observed staff sign copies. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 3-23-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5: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. Repeat 3-23-23 Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and sausage and peppers in Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 3-23-23 Repeat Violation