FAMOUS PHILLY'S CHEESESTEAK GRILL
1173 W INTL SPEEDWAY BLVD STE 3
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 45f less than 4 hours,placing ice around cheese
- 11-26-1: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. - new hire
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages on reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: On prep table and storage shelf **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves next to 3 compartment sink rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline reach in cooler gasket soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Per manager the employee that has been employed more than 60 days certificate is at their home. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -new hire Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed 1 form. New hire just start this week **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages on reach in cooler Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves next to 3 compartment sink rusted Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline reach in cooler gasket soiled Warning
- 22-40-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -100 ppm Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly meat 110f advised to reheat Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottle on reach in cooler near ice cream scoop Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. -new hire Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - new hire Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: -new hire **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - new hire Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -sign on ladies room door stated out of order use mens room. Door is locked. Mens room is fully operating Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: 3 flies **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - new hire Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -sign on ladies room door stated out of order use mens room. Door is locked. Mens room is fully operating Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in unused reach in cooler drawer - 4 roach egg sacks in unused reach in cooler drawer -1 dead roach on floor next to ice cream cooler - 1 dead roach on floor next drink cooler -dead roach in mopsink -1 dead roach on floor under soda boxes Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone,wallet and keys on prep table Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -on grill Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with debris under grill -floor soiled under prep table -along base board under 3 compartment sink Warning
- 50-13-7:High Priority - Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies prep area Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in unused reach in cooler drawers Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottle stored hanging on glove box holder Warning
- 11-26-1: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. - new hire Warning
- 53B-05-5: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. Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -bicycle in front of rear exit by bathrooms
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under soda boxes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard soiled with food debris -cutting board on reach in cooler -mold like substance on ice chute ,drink station in dining room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Cutting board **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Operator provided documentation that CFM class was scheduled morning of callback. Operator stated trainer did not show up. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 2 employees **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under soda boxes Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream freezer Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Front of reach in cooler on cookline -exterior freezer prep area -gaskets soiled on freezer prep area Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet to handsink popped off while water was running. Employee placed back on . Leaks water some water around connection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline Warning
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly meat 124 Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mushrooms and cooked peppers 52f to 54f. Employee placing ice around product Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard soiled with food debris -cutting board on reach in cooler -mold like substance on ice chute ,drink station in dining room Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).