STEPH'S SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
14519 5TH ST · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33523
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream cheese homemade icing 59°f front counter. Operator will utilize time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites stored over ready to eat beef stock, operator moved raw egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 3 live roaches behind Everest reach in cooler. Approximately 15-20 live roaches-behind Atosta reach in cooler across from clean dish storage shelf. **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef stock in Everest unit. **Warning**
Basic 3
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed on interior and exterior of unit. **Warning**
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed raw pork chops in container of water next to food preparation sink. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.