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STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT in ENGLEWOOD has 10 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

401 S INDIANA AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13598940

Met Inspection Standards

7 high, 12 int, 21 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observe co2 tank by reach-in freezer not secured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe wall fan covers in walk-in cooler with buildup of dust and mold-like substance. Observe hood vent at cooks line has grease buildup.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe employee pers bags stored on top of single service cups.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe floor in dishwasher area with broken and missing tiles Observe floor in walk-in freezer broke with chunks of concrete missing.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observe cracked plastic container at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe wall by front of cooks line is in disrepair with missing tiles.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or ware-wash area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe several ceiling lights throughout kitchen missing covers for bulbs.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Observe several pieces on non working equipment stored in kitchen. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait staff area torn.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe assorted food in walk-in cooler not properly cover or protected.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe pipe at hand wash sink in prep area leaking and in disrepair.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe 1 can sausage gravy, 1 can chili, 1 can tomato puree. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler on top shelf over ready to eat food. Observe raw shell raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler over ready to eat food.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe soap and hand sanitizer stored on shelf in prep room over food prep area. Observe paint can stored in food prep room.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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.
  • 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. Observe slicer at prep room soiled with food debris. Observe cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Observe can opener at prep area soiled. Observe gasket on reach-in cooler at cooks line soiled.
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observe pressure at hand wash sink by end of cooks line is very low and not suitable to wash hand properly.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • 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.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 ribs, sauces, and cooked beef in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 12-17-25 Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat from last inspection 12-17-25 Repeat Violation

12/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10914395

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish area.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medics stored on shelf with food and above clean plates across from dish machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in format of dish machine and hand sink at walk in cooler.
  • 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. Lamb shank per operator prepared 48 hour prior not date marked. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christina - certificate issued on 09-30-2018 and expired on 09-30-2021

3/21/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8888093

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 basic

  • 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

11/13/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8897588

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 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**

11/13/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8887644

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

9/24/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8895956

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 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**

9/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8891825

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 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

9/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8745403

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

11/14/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8471792

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 6 int, 2 basic

  • 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

8/14/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8363379

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 int, 3 basic

  • 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