Little Philly
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Little Philly has eight inspections in the public record. Little Philly was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Little Philly trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager on cook-line observed going from raw to ready-to-eat food by removing old gloves and putting on new gloves with no hand-wash. Discussed with manager to practice washing hands prior to putting on new gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer not cleaned after use for storage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink observed with cardboard and baby wipes inside. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath fryers at cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board on kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris buildup in serv-ware oven at cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at rear hand-wash sink.
29-11-4
52
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025. Provided information on license renewal to manager.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on deli reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee cup in hand sink near front counter. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator and they displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator removed open portion cups of fly bait granules from front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Inspector informed plan review about changes to restaurant and had plans updated. The hand sink in the front counter area was removed when glass washing switched to disposable plastic cups. It was determined that there is no need for a 3 compartment or hand wash sink in the front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near grill
31B-04-4
58
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooktop: provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee coughed then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils.
12A-14-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cured meats in reduced oxygen packaging and not removed in 48 hours. No HAACP on file with the Division. Establishment is aware of requirements for vacuum sealing and will no longer pull air from packaging.
03G-54-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service utensils stored on floor behind front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in preparation area and front of kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
45
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee moved raw beef under vegetables in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter in use
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can block hand sink front area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula near oven
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee started running water over chorizo in prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Philly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Philly on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Philly?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Philly.
How does Little Philly compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Little Philly most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Little Philly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Philly have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little 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 Little Philly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Philly is inspected around three times per year on average.
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