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THE PHILLY GRILL

With 7 documented inspections, THE PHILLY GRILL in LAKE WORTH has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6604 HYPOLUXO RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931728

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack- at the back of the kitchen
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos next bread on the prep table at the back of the kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris- at cook line
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Forks and knives displayed unprotected from contamination at customers' / condiment bar in the dinning room next to soda dispenser; advised to be individually wrapped or lip contact parts protected
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Soiled floors - throughout the entire establishment
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water on bottom of small reach-in-cooler at cook line
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cook line; advised to fix chlorine solution to 50-100 ppm
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Burgers over onion rings - not commercially packaged in reach in freezer close to walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed himself from cook line and used person cell phone to make phone call , returned to cook line a d started to cook foods without washing hands and changing gloves first; educated; employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fries (71F - Hot Holding) in container next to heating lamp at cook line: as per manager food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator decided to discard **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap container stored next to foods on the shelf at the back of the kitchen Stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies made from original- IFSEA Advised to have original certificates available

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798888

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715927

  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Mop sink in rear of restaurant has pool of standing water that is not draining discussed with operator Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with expired seating license. Discussed with operator Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to flat top grill sliced mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); sliced white American (54F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and removed from walk in cooler approximately 45 minutes ago. Discussed cold holding with operator who removed over stacked portion of cheese and moved to walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. Establishment has no written procedures, provided email poster to operator. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation discussed with operator. 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. Discussed with operator Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled discussed with operator who added label to bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715386

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Instructed operator to Remove top half. Cheese Over stocked. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) product not portioned or prepared today. Per operator product In unit less than four hours. Instructed operator to Remove top half of over stacked cheese. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Two food handlers on site during inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: 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. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8767360

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at end of cook line Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tarter sauce bottom reach in cooler across from cook line Removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Instructed operator to Remove top half. Cheese Over stocked. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Two food handlers on site during inspection Warning

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446929

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the hand washing sink . Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at walk in cooler.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370052

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed