Famous Philly Cheesesteaks
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Famous Philly Cheesesteaks 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the noodles. Raw shell eggs stored over miso soup in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the wiping cloth sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled drinks stored on the floor in soiled boxes next to the ice machine. Manager removed the bottles from the boxes and placed them on a shelf next. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of laundry soap stored on top of a case of sake in the dry storage area. Manager removed the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed cabbage in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the fish. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of bamboo shoots and 1 can of coconut milk dented at the seams. Manager set the cans aside for a refund. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink next to the dish machine. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the microwave on the cook line rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
45
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the lobster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sharping stone stored in the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee removed the stone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks for the dish machine soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the solution, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory, Person in charge printed and posted before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over single use items in dry storage area shelf. Operator corrected by removing.
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on white ice chute guard inside ice machine.
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Philly Cheesesteaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Philly Cheesesteaks on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Philly Cheesesteaks?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Famous Philly Cheesesteaks.
How does Famous Philly Cheesesteaks compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Famous Philly Cheesesteaks most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Famous Philly Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Philly Cheesesteaks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Famous Philly Cheesesteaks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Famous Philly Cheesesteaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Philly Cheesesteaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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