Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City
Last inspected:
14519 5th St, Dade City, FL 33523Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City has accumulated 122 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and consumer advisory issues are the most frequently cited violations. The restaurant received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine.
Most recent closure: December 10, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
4.5
violations / inspection
4.5 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018063137 | $400.00 | Dec 10, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City last inspected?
- Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City last shut down?
- Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City was last shut down on December 10, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City had?
- Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City find?
- Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City been fined?
- Steph's Southern Restaurant in Dade City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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