THE PHILLY PITSTOP
THE PHILLY PITSTOP has 9 health inspections on file for its SPRING HILL location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
13041 SPRING HILL DR FLORIDA 3
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907573
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in the dry storage area.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 29-41-5:Basic - The mop sink outside has old standing water in it and is not being maintained.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Two cases of pizza boxes were on the floor. The operator placed them off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw chicken was stored above onion rings in the reach-in freezer. The operator corrected the issue by relocating the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled: Both reach-in cooler gaskets in the kitchen have a mold-like substance or slime. The meat slicer is soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the interior gaskets of the reach-in cooler and the meat slicer. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10844661
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: per Cindy in Tallahassee plans were received on June 30. Plans not accurate, ice machine shown on new plan is shown in kitchen, there is no ice machine, there is a soda machine in dining room with ice on top. Steam table, sandwich press is not on plans, bathroom was removed and made into storage/prep area. **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. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843606
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **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. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841478
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door Lift top cooler - sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (41F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding) operator took temps at 11am, all were at proper temperature. All put on ice . Operator called for repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Reach in cooler sliced ham 51F, feta 49F, Swiss cheese 50F, Swiss cheese 48F, capicola 49F, provolone 49F, tzatziki 46F, chicken wings 46F, cooked onions 46F, temperatures taken at 11am, 4.25 hours ago were 39F. See stop sale, other food moved to pizza cooler or freezer Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **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. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742119
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Per Cindy in Tallahassee, license shows paid today at 2:59pm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door Lift top cooler - sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (41F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding) operator took temps at 11am, all were at proper temperature. All put on ice . Operator called for repair. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. 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. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778654
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease and slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596566
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8464402
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks and employee food in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer on cook line and in front prep coolers. Discussed proper separation and identification with employees. Also, discussed proper storage of personal items and drinks in storage areas/prep tables. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed smoke filling establishment at time of inspection coming from sandwich press in prep room. Observed grease on wall and shelf above sandwich press. Discussed with employees. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (57F - Ambient Air Temperature); Chicken Wings (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); and Tzatziki Sauce (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the pizza station with an Ambient Air Temperature of 49F. Operator stated a temperature was not taken of the food this morning and the food has been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (64F - Cold Holding); Opened Canned Mushrooms (62F - Cold Holding); Opened Canned Peppers (64F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter to the left of the grill. Employee stated items had been out for 15 minutes and are left out during their rush. Discussed requirements to keep on temperature control or Time as a Public Health Control. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (57F - Ambient Air Temperature); Chicken Wings (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); and Tzatziki Sauce (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the pizza station with an Ambient Air Temperature of 49F. Operator stated a temperature was not taken of the food this morning and the food has been in the reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377322
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation and employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.