DIMITRI'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cappella 1/9/26, Swiss cheese 1/9/26 and Alfredo sauce 1/3/26, owner explained old labels that this was on 1/21/26 and changed the labels. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately two rodent droppings on top of dish machine, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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. Sent the operator copy by email. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Expired 8/10/2025 Darius Panagiotopoulos. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with ice and paper straw wrap in it by the dish area in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on hard shell eggs, sent owner copy by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining reach in cooler, employee removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately two dead roaches in the bar area, seven dead roaches in the banquet room, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed owner had salmon on top of a case sweet potatoes in walk in cooler, owner removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard on, cook put one on. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed two floor tiles loose in the bar area. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer behind kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as shelf cover in reach in cooler behind counter torn. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 10ppm at front counter, employee corrected by making new solution that was at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pepto bismo in the bar area on the dish machine. Warning

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. Waitress buttering toast with bare hands, educated on wearing gloves and washing hands, waitress washed hands and put on gloves, waitress discarded toast voluntarily. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed two dead flies on top of dish machine, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed outside tank cap pooling at location by the mop sink, operator cornered off and put a call in to the septic company. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings on top of dish machine, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Waitress buttering toast with bare hands, educated on wearing gloves and washing hands, waitress washed hands and put on gloves, waitress discarded toast voluntarily. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs at the hand wash sink where the pizza is made. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with degreaser in it by 3-compartment sink, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves on the cook line in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the cook line, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on plates in the food preparation area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and stack of cups in the kitchen and wait staff area with water in between not air drying properly. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer torn in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen are soiled with food debris and grease build up. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer outside behind kitchen. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler where the pizza is made. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers in reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Windows in the bar area do not completely shut leaving an opening. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer outside with no covering. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution on the floor, employee moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed five small flying insects in the storage where they keep the alcohol. Observed four small fruit flies in the dry storage area outside behind kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed five dead flies on a window sill in the banquet room. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in the storage area under the soda dispenser bags, with the ice machine towards the front of kitchen. Observed eight rodent droppings in the dry storage with the alcohol. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager, J. Doran could not provide any proof of training, stated will sign up for the training. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse and employee jackets in the storage area with alcohol on the shelf, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in the banquet bar area is missing a handle. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on the floor in the in the pizza area, operator picked up. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup in the walk in cooler with no covering on the bottom shelf. Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pepto bismo on the counter in the bar area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cabbage in a black non food grade bag in the walk in freezers. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta with no date mark, operator stated was made yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately five rodent droppings in the dry storage area next to the dining room. Observed approximately six rodent droppings in the water heater closet in the banquet room which is a separate building behind the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed six small flies around container of bay leaves in the dry storage area located behind kitchen. Warning Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water with meat in a container in the hand washing sink. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager could not provide any proof of training and has been with the restaurant seven months. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in the women's or men's bathroom in the banquet room. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled for degreaser hanging on shelve in dish area. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located outside behind the kitchen with a black like substance on the guard. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of sugar and a container of chic peas, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen by cook line gaskets are torn and a reach in cooler in the prep area in kitchen are torn. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries on the floor in the walk in freezer and case of coffee on the floor in the dry storage area and two cases of salmon on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both walk in freezers, located in kitchen and behind kitchen. Warning

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door is torn back of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor in storage area and cases of to go utensils on the floor in the dry storage area, employee moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of green beans dented in dry storage area, manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in dry storage area in the corner by water heater and on a shelf next to bottles of alcohol mixes and bottles of alcohol. The storage room is located behind kitchen in same building and the dining room is next to it on the other side. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 lbs of pork loin on prep table, employee stated been out on the prep table all night, temperature was 80F, employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 20 lbs of pork loin on prep table, employee stated been out on the prep table all night, temperature was 80F, employee discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one of the cooks washing his hands in the sinks not approved, went to a hand washing sink and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer with a can in the hand washing sink in the kitchen by the dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels would not dispense over hand washing sink located in kitchen near dish area, manager fixed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Observed some employees are expired from August of 2024. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soufflé cup with no handle in the Parmesan cheese, manager removed in the prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, bowls on a couple of shelves in the kitchen were upright and not protected. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the cook line is grooved and soiled. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on the shelve on the cook line, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans that were wet and dripping in between them on a shelve next to the cook line. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer located outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind and on side of dumpster on the ground. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop located on the ice machine located in outside area, that was unprotected and directly on a dirty surface, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door located in back of kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in wait staff area a water pitcher with utensils in dirty standing water. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen next to reach in cooler, scorch marks on top of electrical outlet.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher located towards back of kitchen in the red.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta dated 10/5/23. Operator discarded. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook hold small raw egg bowl in left hand then whisk eggs touching sides of bowl with gloves then pour mixture on grill then cook eggs then grab clean plate with left hand without removing gloves and washing hands. And Plate eggs for service. Inspector advised and employee washed hands and replated eggs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad expo cooler (); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states Items were placed in cooler about one hour ago and moved to another cooler to quickly cool within 4 hours to 41F or colder . Warning

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. Inspector provided form at inspection . Warning

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. Inspector provided form at inspection. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and brown gravy in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated that the items were two days old and dated accordingly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Over 1 year. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed waitress outside front counter drinking from open beverage glass then walk behind counter drink from cup then pour remainder ice in handsink,then svoop ice and put ice on cup she drank from touching lip contact area of cup with ice scoop then rescoop more ice. Inspector advised ice in that corner scooped away with a different scoop,and scoop that touched cup lip was sent to dishwash. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad expo cooler leaking water on interior and exterior. Ambient air temperature at 49F. Operator will not use until able to maintain temperatures of foods at 41F or below. Manager called repair during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside on top of old dusty equipment beside ice machine. Operator took in to dishwash. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed salad coolers with no ambient thermometer. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee put in dirty linen bin. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed creamers on tables that require refrigeration. See stop sale. Observed stuffed grape leaves (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line not at 41F or below. All foods prepped in cooler this morning must be served by 1230 or discarded. Observed dessert cooler (); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); cream pie (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale for all foods out of temp over 4 hours. Maintenance called to repair coolers. Arrive during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: At callback foods in salad cooler found at 50F. At reach in cooler at cookline Observed hams T 55F See stop sale. At callback observed ham at 55F in cookline preptop cooler. See stop sale.Time Extended Operator will use Time as a public health control for cookline foods. Salad cooler emptied of all newly added foods, removed to walk-in cooler. All foods held out of temperature must be time dated and must start time at 41F or below as per handout. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade plastic bags laid over salads on reach in cooler. Operator removed bags. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed old labels , incorrect dates, on new food prep chef corrected to correct dates. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed creamers on tables that require refrigeration. See stop sale. Observed stuffed grape leaves (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cook line not at 41F or below. All foods prepped in cooler this morning must be served by 1230 or discarded. Observed dessert cooler (); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); cream pie (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale for all foods out of temp over 4 hours. Maintenance called to repair coolers. Arrive during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed beef in steam table at 119 F after 2 hours reheated in microwave to Q170within 5 minutes and placed back on steam table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on dessert cooler reading 44F and calibrated thermometer reading 44F ambient air. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods from 2 days before no current date mark in walk-in cooker. Observed foods with old date marks in walk-in cooler. Prep cook removed old labels and labeled with correct dates. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two coolers on cookline found above 41F. Foods on cooler overnight. See stop sale.All foods discarded by Manager during inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed foods on steam table below 135F and not heated to 165F before placing on steam table. Steam table not capable of reaching 165F at current setting. Foods were on steam table less than 1 hour. Cook placed on stove to reach 165F or hotter within 1 hour and may then return to steam table to hot hold at 135F or above. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed staff rinsing coffee pot in handsink and sanitizer bucket stored on same handsink at front counter. Manager relocated bucket and retrained staff. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all foods n cookline reach on with no labels. Prep cook stated all he had prepared some yesterday and Two items two days ago. All foods were labeled with correct dates. Inspector Suggested that all foods be labeled each day before close, in order to maintain correct dates on foods. No date marks throughout establishment Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter. Manager checked breaker. This sink on its own on demand hot water heater under counter. Will call for repair. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives and other cooking utensils stored between wall and 3 bay sink. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at prep area.

Basic - Stored food not covered.cooked meat in freezer with plastic wrap missing or partially removed. Manager recovered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed individual containers of peanut butter and raisins on bucket with no label. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site