ENGLEWOODS ON DEARBORN RESTAURANT & BAR
362 W DEARBORN ST, Englewood FL 34223 · 941 475 7501
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15 small flying insects in kitchen area near cooks line and prep area. Landing on clean plates, cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables. Observed 10 small flying insects at dump sink at closed indoor bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to hand wash sink at bar #1.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops on table next to the ice machine located next to bar #1.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on beer keg cooler at bar #2 soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves with rust where dressing are kept in the glass door stand up cooler by the back door and slide top freezer on the cook line.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean dish at wait station in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Repeat from last inspection 5-9-25
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at salad station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15 small flying insects in kitchen area near cooks line and prep area. Landing on clean plates, cutting boards at cooks line and prep tables. Observed 10 small flying insects at dump sink at closed indoor bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties, lamb and shrimp in top of make table coolers over butter and sauces. Employees moved raw items for proper storage.
Carbon dioxide tanks at bar not adequately secured.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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
Carbon dioxide tank by dwm not adequately secured. Repeat 12-7-23
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
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.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sauce and artichokes in reach-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outside mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda gun at front outside bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup used as scoop in walnuts at salad station.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at front outside bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed employee remove tongs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeves of plastic cups on floor at front bar.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.