Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar

362 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar has seven inspections in the public record. Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Englewood restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean dish at wait station in kitchen.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at front bar use bare hands to place slice lemon in alcohol drink.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed batter dip with eggs and milk used for fried fish at 67F. Employee stated items stated it had been out in use for 1 hour. Employee removed it from use to make a new batch. Observed butter cups at wait staff area of kitchen at 63F. Operator stated butter was removed from reach-in cooler 1 hour prior. Operator then returned butter to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Repeat from last inspection 5-9-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at salad station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
55
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pc at wait staff 52F. Employee stated butter was removed from reach-in cooler 30 minutes prior, employee returned butter to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of mold-like substance on nozzle and holders of soda guns at back outside and inside bar. Observed employee clean all items. Repeat 12-7-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank by dwm not adequately secured. Repeat 12-7-23 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line and wait staff area in kitchen. Repeat 12-7-3 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cooks line in 84F standing water. Employee changed water and place on stove top to keep water at 135F or above. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sauce and artichokes in reach-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outside mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda gun at front outside bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup used as scoop in walnuts at salad station.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at front outside bar.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed employee remove tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeves of plastic cups on floor at front bar.
25-05-4
41
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed employee health agreement not complete at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar.

How does Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.

Has Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.