STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Name: STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Address: 401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 342233701, US
Rating: 47.7

401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL 342233701

License #6803922

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47.7 Grade F / 100

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STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.7 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 31 total violations — 6 critical, 12 major, 13 minor.

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[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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[14-11-5] Observe several pieces on non working equipment stored in kitchen. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait staff area torn.
[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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
[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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe wall by front of cooks line is in disrepair with missing tiles.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observe co2 tank by reach-in freezer not secured.
[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.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of 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.
[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.
[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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
[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.
[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.
[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

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