STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Name: STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Address: 401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 342233701, US
Rating: 18

401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL 342233701

License #6803922

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18 Grade F / 100

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STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 18 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 8 critical, 15 major, 23 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 9, 2026 shows 40 observation rows: 7 critical, 12 major, and 21 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observe assorted food in walk-in cooler not properly cover or protected.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[40-06-5] 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.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe pipe at hand wash sink in prep area leaking and in disrepair.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observe co2 tank by reach-in freezer not secured.
[36-34-5] 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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[27-19-4] 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.
[11-07-5] 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.
[02B-02-5] 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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe wall by front of cooks line is in disrepair with missing tiles.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
[22-02-4] 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.
[38-07-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-17-5] 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.
[53B-14-5] 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
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observe cracked plastic container at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[11-26-1] 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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[41-10-4] 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.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[14-11-5] Observe several pieces on non working equipment stored in kitchen. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait staff area torn.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[14-09-4] Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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