DIMITRI'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
2710 KENILWORTH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in the banquet bar area is missing a handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Operator has ordered handle. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager, J. Doran could not provide any proof of training, stated will sign up for the training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Operator will have completed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse and employee jackets in the storage area with alcohol on the shelf, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in the banquet bar area is missing a handle. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on the floor in the in the pizza area, operator picked up. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup in the walk in cooler with no covering on the bottom shelf. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed five small flying insects in the storage where they keep the alcohol. Observed four small fruit flies in the dry storage area outside behind kitchen. Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed five dead flies on a window sill in the banquet room. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in the storage area under the soda dispenser bags, with the ice machine towards the front of kitchen. Observed eight rodent droppings in the dry storage with the alcohol. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager, J. Doran could not provide any proof of training, stated will sign up for the training. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen by cook line gaskets are torn and a reach in cooler in the prep area in kitchen are torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both walk in freezers, located in kitchen and behind kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door is torn back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager could not provide any proof of training and has been with the restaurant seven months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located outside behind the kitchen with a black like substance on the guard. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of sugar and a container of chic peas, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen by cook line gaskets are torn and a reach in cooler in the prep area in kitchen are torn. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries on the floor in the walk in freezer and case of coffee on the floor in the dry storage area and two cases of salmon on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both walk in freezers, located in kitchen and behind kitchen. Warning
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door is torn back of kitchen. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor in storage area and cases of to go utensils on the floor in the dry storage area, employee moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pepto bismo on the counter in the bar area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cabbage in a black non food grade bag in the walk in freezers. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta with no date mark, operator stated was made yesterday. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately five rodent droppings in the dry storage area next to the dining room. Observed approximately six rodent droppings in the water heater closet in the banquet room which is a separate building behind the kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water with meat in a container in the hand washing sink. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager could not provide any proof of training and has been with the restaurant seven months. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in the women's or men's bathroom in the banquet room. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled for degreaser hanging on shelve in dish area. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed six small flies around container of bay leaves in the dry storage area located behind kitchen. Warning Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line is grooved and soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Manager stated owner has ordered new cutting boards. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels would not dispense over hand washing sink located in kitchen near dish area, manager fixed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed some employees are expired from August of 2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher located towards back of kitchen in the red. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soufflé cup with no handle in the Parmesan cheese, manager removed in the prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, bowls on a couple of shelves in the kitchen were upright and not protected. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line is grooved and soiled. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on the shelve on the cook line, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans that were wet and dripping in between them on a shelve next to the cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer located outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind and on side of dumpster on the ground. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop located on the ice machine located in outside area, that was unprotected and directly on a dirty surface, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door located in back of kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in wait staff area a water pitcher with utensils in dirty standing water. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of green beans dented in dry storage area, manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in dry storage area in the corner by water heater and on a shelf next to bottles of alcohol mixes and bottles of alcohol. The storage room is located behind kitchen in same building and the dining room is next to it on the other side. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 lbs of pork loin on prep table, employee stated been out on the prep table all night, temperature was 80F, employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 20 lbs of pork loin on prep table, employee stated been out on the prep table all night, temperature was 80F, employee discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one of the cooks washing his hands in the sinks not approved, went to a hand washing sink and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer with a can in the hand washing sink in the kitchen by the dish area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels would not dispense over hand washing sink located in kitchen near dish area, manager fixed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed some employees are expired from August of 2024. Warning
- 47-02-4:Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen next to reach in cooler, scorch marks on top of electrical outlet.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher located towards back of kitchen in the red.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.at indoor ice machine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In bar operator says parts on order.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks on line with no beard guard.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor of outside walking freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Outside ice scoop stored in open bucket on top of ice machine. Operator removed to dishwash and will store inside ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coffee and sugar premeasured for use at waitstation open to above contamination. Operator covered all areas. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom in bar not self closing and left open. Bathrooms at banquet area do not self close.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline with no beard guard.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline with no fair restraint.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at banquet handsink.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed dumpster lid open and garbage all around the ground around dumpster. Buzzards in dumpster.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters left open in open container at front counter.. observed to go pans not inverted at pizza kitchen. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in sink with water running into sink and over some chicken and down the drain, other slacking in box. Food must be completely submerged in water and water running off and down the drain.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed speedrack with open food trays stored next to handsink at pizza kitchen. Operator covered side of speed rack with plastic wrap.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic minced in oil held at room temperature at pizza kitchen. Operator will discard within 3 hours. Inspector provided handouts for time as a public health control via email.
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed painted nails on employee dipping ice at bar.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handsink at bar. Employee states they use this as a dumpsink. Designated handsinks are for handwashing only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed salad coolers with no ambient thermometer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed waitress outside front counter drinking from open beverage glass then walk behind counter drink from cup then pour remainder ice in handsink,then svoop ice and put ice on cup she drank from touching lip contact area of cup with ice scoop then rescoop more ice. Inspector advised ice in that corner scooped away with a different scoop,and scoop that touched cup lip was sent to dishwash. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad expo cooler leaking water on interior and exterior. Ambient air temperature at 49F. Operator will not use until able to maintain temperatures of foods at 41F or below. Manager called repair during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside on top of old dusty equipment beside ice machine. Operator took in to dishwash. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed salad coolers with no ambient thermometer. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee put in dirty linen bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta dated 10/5/23. Operator discarded. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook hold small raw egg bowl in left hand then whisk eggs touching sides of bowl with gloves then pour mixture on grill then cook eggs then grab clean plate with left hand without removing gloves and washing hands. And Plate eggs for service. Inspector advised and employee washed hands and replated eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad expo cooler (); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states Items were placed in cooler about one hour ago and moved to another cooler to quickly cool within 4 hours to 41F or colder . Warning
- 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. Inspector provided form at inspection . 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. 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 chicken and brown gravy in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated that the items were two days old and dated accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Over 1 year. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).