STEFANO'S ITALIAN CUISINE
13019-13023 PARK BLVD, Seminole FL 33776
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (52F - Cold Holding) on counter for breading, discussed using time as a public health control, provided operator with written procedures
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (52F - Cold Holding) on counter for breading, discussed using time as a public health control, provided operator with written procedures
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. Emailed to operator
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf next to fryers
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered food next to hand sink in kitchen
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. One employee with no proof training
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Metal shelves next to fryers
Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on top shelf over clean equipment storage rack
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above shredded cheese in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Employee placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 6:10pm. Employee placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 5:35pm a. butter (52f - Cold Holding); 46f b. cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding) 46f
Squeeze bottle containing toxic dish soap substance not labeled. Located in warewashing area. Operator labeled bottle dawn soap.
Cardboard used to line shelves next to fat-fryers and walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near fat-fryers. Container of lettuce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed items on the shelf.
Reach-in cooler across from gas stove interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Pans of cooked meatballs and marinara sauce not covered in walk-in cooler. Employee covered items.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.. Manager rearranged food in freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of kitchen hand wash sink and in front counter hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager relocated trash can
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager
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. Anthony, Evelyn expired in 2022. Reviewed with manager
Spray and squeeze bottles containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager. Manager labeled bottles
Food ( containers of lettuce ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - container of oil and cans of tomato on floor in dry storage room. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated food
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Employee drink removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer re checked reading 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of raw shrimp stored in bowl of hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed raw shrimp.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In warewashing area spray bottles not labeled. a. Spray bottle containing degreaser b. Squeeze bottle containing soap c. Spray bottle containing blocker.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on open door of reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed phone.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above reach-in cooler on cook line used more than 24 hours ago.
Reach-in cooler interior on cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Italian bread crumbs and flour stored on shelf on cook line removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled container.
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