A Little Bit a Philly
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at A Little Bit a Philly stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Virginia Gardens restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled, observed slicer with heavy soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on the back area handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fryer soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler located in the back area not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the establishment with heavy soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of canola fry oil stored on the back area floor, observed cases of water stored on the walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on top of the mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under fryer with heavy soiled, observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Oven exterior soiled. Observed top of pizza oven soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area not maintained clean and organized
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the establishment
36-27-5
45
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured in back kitchen. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler in front of Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on kitchen floor.. Also, observed pizza dough and tomato sauce containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen back door.
14-69-4
58
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Patrick Shepherd, 11/7/2019. EXPIRED. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: At ti e of callback inspection observed Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Patrick Shepherd, 11/7/2019. EXPIRED. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Patrick Shepherd, 11/7/2019. EXPIRED. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside back kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler by reach in freezer.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by kitchen back door.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freeze interior in front of Walk in cooler. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler interior by griddle. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham container uncovered inside reach in freezer in back kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored meat inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on pizza prep table at front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield in back kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf in back kitchen. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
70
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored on hand sink in back kitchen. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Little Bit a Philly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Little Bit a Philly on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Little Bit a Philly?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at A Little Bit a Philly.
How does A Little Bit a Philly compare to other restaurants in Virginia Gardens?
A Little Bit a Philly most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Virginia Gardens average of 71.
Has A Little Bit a Philly's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A Little Bit a Philly have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A Little Bit a Philly means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is A Little Bit a Philly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Little Bit a Philly is inspected around three times per year on average.
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