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PHILLY'S BEST CHEESESTEAK HOUSE

4038 Andy Pella Drive
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841818

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840579

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood system, filters, and behind cook line on equipment and wall. Operator contacted company for service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787747

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood system, filters, and behind cook line on equipment and wall. Operator contacted company for service. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) and Housemade Ranch with Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:05 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. - Observed Sliced White American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (45F - Cold Holding); Housemade Chipotle Dressing with Sour Cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line at 2:20 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) and Housemade Ranch with Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:05 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. See stop sale. - Observed Sliced White American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (45F - Cold Holding); Housemade Chipotle Dressing with Sour Cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line at 2:20 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603904

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above cook line does not have a shield, sleeve coatings, or covers over light bulbs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531479

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above cook line does not have a shield, sleeve coatings, or covers over light bulbs. Warning
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of cleaning wastewater coming from hole in ground leaking into back alley way behind building. Wastewater leaks out of the hole when three compartment sink is used. Discussed the severity and importance of immediate action to correct this issue with operator. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat vegetables and sauce in walk-in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390984

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above cook line does not have a shield, sleeve coatings, or covers over light bulbs.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust above rear exit door to the right of the grill and fan above threshold of door. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 41-28-4:High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed wrong bleach used as a food contact surface sanitizer. Operator purchased correct bleach. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator moved item for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**