STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
401 S INDIANA AVE · ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County · FL 342233701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – 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-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
08A-05-6High Priority – 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.
41-10-4High Priority – 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.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 12
11-07-5Intermediate – 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.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
22-02-4Intermediate – 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.
27-19-4Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
02B-02-5Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 21
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observe co2 tank by reach-in freezer not secured.
36-34-5Basic – 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.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – 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.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-17-5Basic – 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.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observe cracked plastic container at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe wall by front of cooks line is in disrepair with missing tiles.
38-07-4Basic – 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.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
14-11-5Basic – Observe several pieces on non working equipment stored in kitchen. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait staff area torn.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observe assorted food in walk-in cooler not properly cover or protected.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe pipe at hand wash sink in prep area leaking and in disrepair.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.