STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Name: STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Address: 401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 342233701, US
Rating: 52.5

401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL 342233701

License #6803922

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52.5 Grade F / 100

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STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.5 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 28 total violations — 4 critical, 10 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 9, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 7 major, and 12 minor.

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[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.
[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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
[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.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observe co2 tank by reach-in freezer not secured.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe pipe at hand wash sink in prep area leaking and in disrepair.
[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.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe wall by front of cooks line is in disrepair with missing tiles.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observe assorted food in walk-in cooler not properly cover or protected.
[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.
[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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[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
[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.
[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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

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