Stefano's Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
4
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Stefano's Family Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Stefano's Family Restaurant's latest score of 4 falls below the Englewood average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
7
Critical latest
12
Major latest
21
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 12 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 40 violations
High 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.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
41-05-4
High 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.
08A-05-6
High 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.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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**
02B-02-5
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. Repeat from last inspection 12-17-25 **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - 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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observe co2 tank by reach-in freezer not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - 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.
36-17-5
Basic - 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**
14-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe wall by front of cooks line is in disrepair with missing tiles.
36-24-5
Basic - 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.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Observe several pieces on non working equipment stored in kitchen. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait staff area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe assorted food in walk-in cooler not properly cover or protected.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe pipe at hand wash sink in prep area leaking and in disrepair.
29-11-4
4
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medics stored on shelf with food and above clean plates across from dish machine. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in format of dish machine and hand sink at walk in cooler.
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. Lamb shank per operator prepared 48 hour prior not date marked. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
02C-02-5
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. Christina - certificate issued on 09-30-2018 and expired on 09-30-2021
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle bottle of medicine store on shelf across from dish washer area over clean equipment. Operator move soap removed medication for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of dish soap stored on shelf over cases of bottled beer in kitchen by ice machine. Operator move soap for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in-cooler
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bottle coffee filter at wait beverage station not inverted or protected.
25-06-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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 2024-09-24: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 2024-09-24: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach-in-cooler at wait station area by ice machine was at 54F the following temperature were observed: onsite filled butter cup 54F, cream cheese cups 55F, whip cream 55F, cut fruit 56F. Observed commercial butter cups on cooks line at wait station at 73F. Operator Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach-in-cooler at wait station area by ice machine was at 54F the following temperature were observed: onsite filled butter cup 54F, cream cheese cups 55F, whip cream 55F, cut fruit 56F. Observed commercial butter cups on cooks line at wait station at 73F. Operator Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 stored on counter next to food processor. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
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 cut fruit in wait staff cool and cooked ribs in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at shelves at back of kitchen.
41-05-4
High 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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
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. Repeat 11-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
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 cooked fish, potatoes, soups all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair in walk-in-freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
41
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 handling burger bun and lettuce bare handed.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in grill draw cooler over ham and cooked sausage. Repeat 8-14-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication on shelf by hand wash sink, above clean dish ware.
41-07-4
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 8-14-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food debris. Observed cutting boards at dishwasher area with mold-like substance stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat8-14-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Repeat 8-14-23
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food at cooks line without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe from dishwasher leaking. Repeat 8-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
32
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of wd-40 on shelf over prep sink by Walk-in cooler. Observed chemical spray bottles handing on rack above clean glass at bar area. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of salad dressing covered with mold-like substance. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of salad dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 large dented cans of chili sauce at can rack. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cans. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slime and dirty water in draw of biscuit warm at wait station. Employee emptied and cleaned draw. This item was corrected Observed can at prep area with buildup of soiled food debris. Observed multiple cutting boards with soiled surfaces. Repeat 11-14-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Email operator employee health agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of training for front of house wait staff.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared onsite cooked beef, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, coleslaw all made more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 11-14-22 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at wait staff, spice rack and prep counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf above food and drink prep area at wait station.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of soil and food debris throughout kitchen under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid on sugar bin cracked and chipped.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bag in a box sodas stored on floor by ice machine. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor in prep area. Observed case of potatoes stored n floor in Walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall across from cooks line in disrepair with missing tiles. Repeat 11-14-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil lining biscuit warmer at wait station. Employee changed foil. This item was corrected. Observed torn foil lining bottom shelf at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted or protected Repeat 11-14-22 **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked cabbage, carrots, potatoes and sauce in Walk-in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of granola with almonds at wait station not labeled after removing from original packaging.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic cup use as scoop in granola container at wait station.
14-01-5
17
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reviewed information from office on delinquent status with operator and gave operator website information to make payment. Repeat 7-6-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Observed operator move eggs to lower shelf. Repeat 7-6-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of gorilla glue on top of reach-in cooler by wait staff area of kitchen. Observed operator remove glue from area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in prep room by Walk-in cooler.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep area with buildup of food debris on blade. Observed employee remove and wash can opener.Repeat 7-6-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, cooked deli meat, quiche and chicken in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.Repeat 7-6-22 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in dining room in disrepair with holes and water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall across from cooks line in disrepair with missing tiles and holes.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted at wait staff station. Repeat 7-6-22 **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
37
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
17
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stefano's Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stefano's Family Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stefano's Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Stefano's Family Restaurant.
How does Stefano's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Stefano's Family Restaurant most recently scored 4 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has Stefano's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Stefano's Family Restaurant have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Stefano'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 Stefano's Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stefano's Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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