Dimitri's Family Restaurant

2710 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33870
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Dimitri's Family Restaurant 20 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Dimitri's Family Restaurant's 33 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

20
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no date mark on the flat of raw hard shell eggs on the cook line, cook stated brought out 10 minutes prior will date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table diced ham at 57F and diced tomatoes at 56F, items were in prep cooler since 9:00 am, cook moved the items to the reach in cooler to bring down to 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook cracking hard shell eggs and changed gloves with no hand wash, educated cook on proper handwashing and changing gloves, cook washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of roasted peppers from Maui Farms dented in the stock room, operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front counter area of restaurant.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pan of ribs, a pan of mashed potatoes, lasagna and a container of carrots not labeled or date marked, operator said was made yesterday, employee date marked and labeled in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed men's door open in the bar area.
32-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed some employee drinks on the food preparation tables in the kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard on, cook put one on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
33
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Expired 8/10/2025 Darius Panagiotopoulos. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed two floor tiles loose in the bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as shelf cover in reach in cooler behind counter torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
74
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves on the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and stack of cups in the kitchen and wait staff area with water in between not air drying properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer torn in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen are soiled with food debris and grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer outside behind kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Windows in the bar area do not completely shut leaving an opening. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer outside with no covering. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
17
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
May 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager, J. Doran could not provide any proof of training, stated will sign up for the training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Operator will have completed. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in the banquet bar area is missing a handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Operator has ordered handle. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in the storage area under the soda dispenser bags, with the ice machine towards the front of kitchen. Observed eight rodent droppings in the dry storage with the alcohol. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed five dead flies on a window sill in the banquet room. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed five small flying insects in the storage where they keep the alcohol. Observed four small fruit flies in the dry storage area outside behind kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager, J. Doran could not provide any proof of training, stated will sign up for the training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse and employee jackets in the storage area with alcohol on the shelf, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in the banquet bar area is missing a handle. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on the floor in the in the pizza area, operator picked up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup in the walk in cooler with no covering on the bottom shelf. **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager could not provide any proof of training and has been with the restaurant seven months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen by cook line gaskets are torn and a reach in cooler in the prep area in kitchen are torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both walk in freezers, located in kitchen and behind kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door is torn back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
74
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed six small flies around container of bay leaves in the dry storage area located behind kitchen. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-7
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately five rodent droppings in the dry storage area next to the dining room. Observed approximately six rodent droppings in the water heater closet in the banquet room which is a separate building behind the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta with no date mark, operator stated was made yesterday. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cabbage in a black non food grade bag in the walk in freezers. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pepto bismo on the counter in the bar area, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water with meat in a container in the hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager could not provide any proof of training and has been with the restaurant seven months. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in the women's or men's bathroom in the banquet room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled for degreaser hanging on shelve in dish area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located outside behind the kitchen with a black like substance on the guard. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of sugar and a container of chic peas, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen by cook line gaskets are torn and a reach in cooler in the prep area in kitchen are torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries on the floor in the walk in freezer and case of coffee on the floor in the dry storage area and two cases of salmon on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both walk in freezers, located in kitchen and behind kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door is torn back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor in storage area and cases of to go utensils on the floor in the dry storage area, employee moved to shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
21
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels would not dispense over hand washing sink located in kitchen near dish area, manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees are expired from August of 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line is grooved and soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Manager stated owner has ordered new cutting boards. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in dry storage area in the corner by water heater and on a shelf next to bottles of alcohol mixes and bottles of alcohol. The storage room is located behind kitchen in same building and the dining room is next to it on the other side. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 lbs of pork loin on prep table, employee stated been out on the prep table all night, temperature was 80F, employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 20 lbs of pork loin on prep table, employee stated been out on the prep table all night, temperature was 80F, employee discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of green beans dented in dry storage area, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one of the cooks washing his hands in the sinks not approved, went to a hand washing sink and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer with a can in the hand washing sink in the kitchen by the dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels would not dispense over hand washing sink located in kitchen near dish area, manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees are expired from August of 2024. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer located outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans that were wet and dripping in between them on a shelve next to the cook line. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on the shelve on the cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line is grooved and soiled. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, bowls on a couple of shelves in the kitchen were upright and not protected. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soufflé cup with no handle in the Parmesan cheese, manager removed in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in wait staff area a water pitcher with utensils in dirty standing water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door located in back of kitchen, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop located on the ice machine located in outside area, that was unprotected and directly on a dirty surface, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind and on side of dumpster on the ground. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
20
Feb 29, 2024
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In bar operator says parts on order.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks on line with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor of outside walking freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Outside ice scoop stored in open bucket on top of ice machine. Operator removed to dishwash and will store inside ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coffee and sugar premeasured for use at waitstation open to above contamination. Operator covered all areas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.at indoor ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic minced in oil held at room temperature at pizza kitchen. Operator will discard within 3 hours. Inspector provided handouts for time as a public health control via email.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed painted nails on employee dipping ice at bar.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handsink at bar. Employee states they use this as a dumpsink. Designated handsinks are for handwashing only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom in bar not self closing and left open. Bathrooms at banquet area do not self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed speedrack with open food trays stored next to handsink at pizza kitchen. Operator covered side of speed rack with plastic wrap.
08B-54-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in sink with water running into sink and over some chicken and down the drain, other slacking in box. Food must be completely submerged in water and water running off and down the drain.
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters left open in open container at front counter.. observed to go pans not inverted at pizza kitchen. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed dumpster lid open and garbage all around the ground around dumpster. Buzzards in dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor in walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at banquet handsink.
29-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline with no fair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
37
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
95
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta dated 10/5/23. Operator discarded. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad expo cooler (); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states Items were placed in cooler about one hour ago and moved to another cooler to quickly cool within 4 hours to 41F or colder . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook hold small raw egg bowl in left hand then whisk eggs touching sides of bowl with gloves then pour mixture on grill then cook eggs then grab clean plate with left hand without removing gloves and washing hands. And Plate eggs for service. Inspector advised and employee washed hands and replated eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Over 1 year. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided form at inspection . **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and brown gravy in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated that the items were two days old and dated accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed waitress outside front counter drinking from open beverage glass then walk behind counter drink from cup then pour remainder ice in handsink,then svoop ice and put ice on cup she drank from touching lip contact area of cup with ice scoop then rescoop more ice. Inspector advised ice in that corner scooped away with a different scoop,and scoop that touched cup lip was sent to dishwash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad expo cooler leaking water on interior and exterior. Ambient air temperature at 49F. Operator will not use until able to maintain temperatures of foods at 41F or below. Manager called repair during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside on top of old dusty equipment beside ice machine. Operator took in to dishwash. **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed salad coolers with no ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee put in dirty linen bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
32
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed creamers on tables that require refrigeration. See stop sale. Observed stuffed grape leaves (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line not at 41F or below. All foods prepped in cooler this morning must be served by 1230 or discarded. Observed dessert cooler (); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); cream pie (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale for all foods out of temp over 4 hours. Maintenance called to repair coolers. Arrive during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: At callback foods in salad cooler found at 50F. At reach in cooler at cookline Observed hams T 55F See stop sale. At callback observed ham at 55F in cookline preptop cooler. See stop sale.**Time Extended** Operator will use Time as a public health control for cookline foods. Salad cooler emptied of all newly added foods, removed to walk-in cooler. All foods held out of temperature must be time dated and must start time at 41F or below as per handout. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dimitri's Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dimitri's Family Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dimitri's Family Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dimitri's Family Restaurant.

How does Dimitri's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Dimitri's Family Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Dimitri's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dimitri's Family Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dimitri's Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dimitri's Family Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dimitri's Family Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.