Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Sanford average 77, so Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is lightly stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer with wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath/behind cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. -cooked chicken container stored in walk-in cooler, operator replaced lid and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -gas lines behind cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
61
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -CHLORINE exceeding 200ppm, operator discarded solution and refilled and retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -CHLORINE
16-36-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Angel
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards on reach-in coolers lightly stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -women's bathroom, provided handwashing signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
37
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards throughout kitchen are stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -stainless steel pan in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink across from triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink across from triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor is soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -containers of cooked onions stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Jul 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 46F, cut lettuce 45F, sliced cheese 43-50F, in hot sandwich bar/shallow pans -deli meats, large uncut, 46-52F. In and out of reach in for slicing **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -philly meat 123-136F less than 1hr on flat top per operator. Operator turned on heat -meatballs 112-132F in warmer 3.5 hrs per operator. Operator increased heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -bleach **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -in dish room. Covered by large pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -sink at prep line **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. -daughter **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -washed hands at 3 compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -front counter corrected on site -back room **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old label on marinara lid in cooler **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on sandwich bar -prep table in back **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box and plastic containers of oil stored under handsink across from three compartment sink **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -walk in cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -dining room **Warning**
25-02-4
17
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restrooms.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread shelves, rust.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
58
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies.
How does Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies 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 Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Laspada's Original Phillycheesesteaks & Hoagies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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