STAVROS AND SONS FRUITLAND PARK
3223 US HWY 441/27, Fruitland Park FL 34731 · 3523150028
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Lasagna expired 10/31.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 can of artichoke.
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. -Cut lettuce. Manager determined correct time.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Outside hose Bibb.
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.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Parmesan scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn under stove top.
Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box in side prep room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Tongs in 87f water.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Lasagna with expiration date of 10/31.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Lasagna expired 10/31.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese pizza 77f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Red spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rear ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse over prep cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Tongs in 75f water.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -4 door cooler.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 artichoke hearts.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 56f, Cut tomato 57f, Ham 57f, Cut tomato 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager discarded and refilled Chl 100ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Server preparing salad.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in front line cooler.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In warewash.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of cinnamon.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly meat 50f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed back in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Middle Handsink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Middle Handsink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Green spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -By dish machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in front reach in cooler.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly meat 66f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Pineapple in handsink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Middle hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager emptied water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Salad cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -By dish machine. -In men's bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour container.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lemons.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 76f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Side area added with bar. Still in progress.
Food stored on floor. -Cases of water bottles.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -By side prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In warewash.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
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.