BEST OF PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS

BEST OF PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS located in HUDSON has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

13510 US Highway 19
Florida, 34667
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901423

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, at the front counter. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 cracked container. The operator discarded the cracked container. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable. The white wooden shelves to the left and in front of the three-compartment sink have expanding wood, and the wire shelves in the same area have rust pitting the surface.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in the side open closet in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843486

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall in the side open closet in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the men's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Restrooms has running water and temperature is 83F. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10751577

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage on mixer in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food processor lid cracked on the drying dish shelf.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in prep closet area
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in wall in the side open closet in the kitchen area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticker residue on plastic pans
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cups behind bar in the dining area on the floor.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, unsealed wood in the: Front counter area In the side open closet in the kitchen area
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Black olives and salsa dented on seal
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025 Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the top of the cooler in the back.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel and metal item was in the hand wash sink. Operator removed areas in the sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the men's bathroom.

Inspection Date: 12/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854605

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Feta Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee started to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken**