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Mixed Health Record
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STEPH'S SOUTHERN RESTAURANT in DADE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 10, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packs at room temp on counter 70, employee stated that the butter was not out very long. Employee placed butter packs in the freezer.
- [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. Two employee certificates
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black eyed peas, cooked rice, gravy all prepared over the weekend
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