Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
58
Score
Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Daytona Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 45f less than 4 hours,placing ice around cheese
03A-02-5
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. - new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Per manager the employee that has been employed more than 60 days certificate is at their home. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -new hire **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed 1 form. New hire just start this week **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: On prep table and storage shelf **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves next to 3 compartment sink rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottle on reach in cooler near ice cream scoop **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -100 ppm **Warning**
22-40-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly meat 110f advised to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. -new hire **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages on reach in cooler **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves next to 3 compartment sink rusted **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - new hire **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: -new hire **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: 3 flies **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - new hire **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -sign on ladies room door stated out of order use mens room. Door is locked. Mens room is fully operating **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Admin Complaint**
50-13-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies prep area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in unused reach in cooler drawers **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottle stored hanging on glove box holder **Warning**
41-10-4
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. - new hire **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with debris under grill -floor soiled under prep table -along base board under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone,wallet and keys on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -sign on ladies room door stated out of order use mens room. Door is locked. Mens room is fully operating **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -prep area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in unused reach in cooler drawer - 4 roach egg sacks in unused reach in cooler drawer -1 dead roach on floor next to ice cream cooler - 1 dead roach on floor next drink cooler -dead roach in mopsink -1 dead roach on floor under soda boxes **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelves rusted **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -on grill **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
29
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard soiled with food debris -cutting board on reach in cooler -mold like substance on ice chute ,drink station in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Cutting board **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Operator provided documentation that CFM class was scheduled morning of callback. Operator stated trainer did not show up. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 2 employees **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
43
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mushrooms and cooked peppers 52f to 54f. Employee placing ice around product **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly meat 124 **Warning**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard soiled with food debris -cutting board on reach in cooler -mold like substance on ice chute ,drink station in dining room **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under soda boxes **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Front of reach in cooler on cookline -exterior freezer prep area -gaskets soiled on freezer prep area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet to handsink popped off while water was running. Employee placed back on . Leaks water some water around connection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
27
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Observed 1 expired certificates New employees less than 3 weeks 1 employee more than 60 days **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 10, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -display case cheese cake 47f,potatoes 49f less than 4 hours placing in another cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -at splitter
29-42-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Can open blade rusted.
14-34-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -2 cooler gaskets on cookline
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill.
How does Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill 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's Cheesesteak Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Philly's Cheesesteak Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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