STEVES FAMILY DINER
2900 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-268-3011
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 49 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen areas
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024040780 | Jun 25, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2019051642 | Aug 16, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | $120 |
| 4--2016047246 | Sep 30, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | — |
| 4--2015029049 | Jun 25, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $400 |
| 4--2015011191 | Mar 9, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp and raw beef liver stored above French fries and precooked steaks in reach in freezer. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops stored above tortilla bread on make table at the end of cook line. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham stored in low boy reach in cooler overnight (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in low boy reach in cooler on cook line for 2 hours: raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding), raw steak at 46F. Operator placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill. New temp 41F for all above items. COS sliced ham stored in low boy reach in cooler overnight (47F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By mop sink in kitchen
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink first reading 400++ ppm. Operator added water. New reading 300 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad and potato salad stored in walk in cooler made more than 24 hours prior not date marked. Operator date marked them
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside back door
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Low boy drawer coolers under flat top not keeping food cold
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink on shelf on cook line. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in walk in freezer outside
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor by back door. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In feta cheese container on cook line, and in flour, sugar and breading containers. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered them
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters Walls behind and floors under equipment Between kitchen equipment
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook stepped out of cook line to drink water then returned to handle food without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had employee remove gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey stored above raw frog legs in chest freezer. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta stored in make table by office at 50F for 2 hours. Operator chose to discard them
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans stored in steam well by dishmachine at 126 F since 1.5 hours. Operator placed them to reheat. New temp 202F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on two way splitter outside. Operator added them
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink outside by ice machine.
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. Missing for new hire Oliver. Operator had employee sign during inspection
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 40F.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On breakfast menu. Provided operator with a consumer advisory and he posted by cashier area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of cook line under the stove. Operator states it is soap
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In women restrooms
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen ceiling starting to sag.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand sink at the end of cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Make table by office. Per operator, Work order was put in. Shelving in outside walk in freezer broken, causing food to be stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Torn gaskets in make table cooler by dish machine area. Cracked Marble cutting board on cook line
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored directly on the floor by back door. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. In walk in freezers
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sautéed onions, feta cheese, rice container and sugar container. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen
Light not functioning. 1 light burned out On cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink Outside by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between kitchen equipment Hood vents Outside kitchen equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout cook line
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood with grease dripping Floors between Kitchen equipment Walls throughout kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor Under triple sink. Operator removed
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 31 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority5 Intermediate20 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aspercreme on shelf with spices in storage area Operator discarded
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. 0ppm Operator primed recheck 50ppm
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager did not wash hands before cracking eggs for an order of eggs Benedict
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over vegetables in walk in freezer Raw pork over cooked shrimp in white chest freezer in storage room. Raw clams over biscuits in outside walk in freeze
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake front display 46F Chicken liver 52F Operator immediately discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside area hose faucet has a splitter, needs 2 vacuum breakers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on clean dish rack
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Miscellaneous items in hand wash sink outside by ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose attached to faucet used for cleaning Operator removed hose
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside by ice machine
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in cooked potatoes on cook line Styrofoam cup in pan of cooked shrimp
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling starting to sag in kitchen Water damage on ceiling tiles in dining room
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In white chest freezer in storage area package of employee food Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Granite cutting board on make table on cook line cracked Front counter display case not maintaining temperature
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer in storage area Both walk in freezers ice build up from condenser coils
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several scoops and tongs in contact with food throughout Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in storage area soiled Microwave on cook line soiled
Light not functioning. 2 in hood
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Liquid drainage on ground by dumpster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by dish machine Walk-in cooker fan covers Outside of cooking equipment and make table doors Outside of microwave Soiled gasket middle make table Shelf where clean dishes are stored soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink outside drains on ground
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table entrance to cook line 2 door reach in cooler by dish machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Stored food not covered. Steam well by 3 compartment sink Several items in walk in cooler Waffle batter in make table not in use Operator covered
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls throughout Ceiling tiles throughout Floors under equipment throughout
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of asparagus over prepped Cole slaw Operator switched
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From dish machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter area
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Cole slaw. Operator moved eggs.
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. Employee Greg not informed of responsibility's gave operator document and employee signed before end of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on restraint.
Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of fryer oil stored on dry storage room floor. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in and deep freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers bottom interior soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling, walls, in between and under equipment soiled.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Emailed operator document. Operator printed and posted before end of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for 3 compartment sink sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle small plate used as scoop. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline soiled. Operator cleaned.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator document. Operator printed and posted before end of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above grill and fryers soiled. In between equipment and in front of equipment soiled with grease and old food debris.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler stored fish and sausage patties uncovered. Operator covered food items.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grill station and back dry storage area.
Jun 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin machine in front of waiting area behind cheesecake cooler has accumulation of mold like substance
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and helmet stored directly on bags of flour operator moved
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board across from grill station
Jun 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority0 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee touch cleaned plate and placed cooked hash browns on it using gloves with raw eggs on them
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen areas
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish stored over dumplings in drawer in reach in cooler nearest to office no physical bearer between drawers
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 34 rodent droppings in dry storage Observed 3 rodent droppings in dish area Observed approximately 60+ rodent droppings in exterior shed for single service items
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw sword fish and mahi in sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets on prep table nearest to kitchen entry above 41 degrees operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (130F - Hot Holding); gravy (112F - Hot Holding); Grits (117F - Hot Holding) in nearest main entry to kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin machine in front of waiting area behind cheesecake cooler has accumulation of mold like substance
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles near hood system in kitchen has grease like substance
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. Fully thawed raw sword fish and mahi in sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in 1 of the stalls
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to hand wash sink on prep table nearest kitchen entrance
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and helmet stored directly on bags of flour operator moved
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor have build up of debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board across from grill station
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans badly dented on the seam. 1 apple sauce 2 mushrooms.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the cook line cooler drawer raw chicken over cooked chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish in cook line cooler drawer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.;potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter pats (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Was removed from a cooler that stopped workin and transferred to wait station cooler. No temperatures we taken of the product so not sure how long in the danger zone. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter pats (54F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing sausage in hand sink on the cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup on a plate on the cook line and cup of coffee on the prep table.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several items pulled from freezer to thaw at room temperature.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked on site pasta egg noodles stored on top of opening above fill line areas since 95 (63F - Cold Holding) placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill by prep person at 945, temp recheck after 25 mins at 43°
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. area of grill, hot holding; fully cooked sausage Pattie's (108F - Hot Holding); cooked from raw sausage made on site (115F); moved to grill to rapid reheat, at 167° within 15 mins (both items 167°)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled counter mounter can opener on prep room, moved to dishwashing area by prep person.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand wash sink in prep room.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs served on menu, not identified, corrected
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.multiple ceiling tiles not fully fitted with exposed insulation coming thru in expo and cooks line area, ceiling tiles soiled thru location.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spatula in clean utensil bucket not stored handles up, corrected
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Tracy cans in stalls need to be cover trash cans.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.ric door handle, repaired with dust / foil tape, removed by operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages, cooks line on side prep table, prep prom beverage stored with food items on bottom shelf.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor with lid food debris and small wares on floor by wire shelving, items removed by operator
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets on reach in cooler units on cooks line soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line soiled Walk in cooler shelving soiled Dry stock room area shelving soiled. Exterior of the hot holding unit on expo area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Expo/ wait station interior of make table soiled and 2 door reach in cooler unit.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooks line reach in cooler unit with broken rubber shelves, rust coming thru.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed asparagus and mushrooms stored over and on top of ready to eat foods, pc margarine and sliced cheese in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walks behind cooks line not smooth and easily cleanable, building components/ gas lines, electric and other lines soiled hind the cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls thru location soiled, extremely behind cooks line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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