STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
401 S INDIANA AVE · ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County · FL 342233701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at shelves at back of kitchen.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the following in walk-in-cooler raw beef and pork over cooked fish and potatoes; raw shell eggs over sour cream, cut melon, pies and bread. Repeat 11-14-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham, and cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Repeat 11-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
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 cooked fish, potatoes, soups all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Basic 4
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.
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.