Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks

7523 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

American

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks' latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the cheese had been out for less than one hour. The operator placed the cheese in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the handwashing sink near the front counter. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door not protected with a self-closing device. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at back of kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed broken self closing mechanism at back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed broken seal at back door not allowing for proper seal to outdoors.

35B-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution for wiping cloths at 200ppm. Operator diluted solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks.

How does Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gentiles Philadelphia Cheesesteaks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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