Loading Zone Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Loading Zone Philly Steaks, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Loading Zone Philly Steaks' latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Beef, onions, peppers, above stove. Made 30 minutes agoper operstor. Operator put time markers **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
86
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Beef, onions, peppers, above stove. Made 30 minutes agoper operstor. Operator put time markers **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind vegetable cooler next to steam well. Operator immediately cleaned 4 rodent droppings on pan on speed rack. Operator immediately discarded and removedpan to be cleaned Total 12 rodent droppings**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: 8 rodent droppings behind vegetable cooler next to steam well. Operator immediately cleaned 1 between two reach in coolers in back hallway. Operator immediately cleaned **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Under meat slicer Under coolers in back area Under triple sink Under cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil, case of ketchup on floor . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
67
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in steamwell 123F-130F 30 minutes per operator. Operator moved to stove to be reheated 165F for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Beef, onions, peppers, above stove. Made 30 minutes agoper operstor. Operator put time markers **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind vegetable cooler next to steam well. Operator immediately cleaned 4 rodent droppings on pan on speed rack. Operator immediately discarded and removedpan to be cleaned Total 12 rodent droppings**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand sink by triple sink had cleaning tools inside - hand sink in frint kitchen had food debris
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Under meat slicer Under coolers in back area Under triple sink Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil, case of ketchup on floor . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in under counter freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open. Rodent droppings present **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Cutlery on floor at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
39
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 Dead rodent in sticky trap behind prep cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 Dead rodent in sticky trap under reach in cooler. Operator immediately discarded **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in cooler next to steam well - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
67
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed gnaw marks through bag of buns and into buns. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings on pans on speed rack. Operator immediately removed pans to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside women bathroom on floor. Operator immediately killed and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking -on cooked onions, cooked peppers, Philly steak. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put time markers on **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at hands sink in ware washing area **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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 Dead rodent in sticky trap behind prep cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in cooler next to steam well
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on slicer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of freezer across grill
22-16-4
23
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusty - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Operator has shut off Hand sink in kitchen due to constant running water. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink in ware washing area very slow draining . Operator immediately unclogged **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by bag in a box soda cabinet was wet due to some puddling of syrup and left over mop water. Operator immediately cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee bag on top of cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade slightly soiled
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Directly under flat top Gaskets in side prep cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's door
32-04-4
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercial processed queso, meatballs, (90-98F - Hot Holding) . in steam well less than 4 hours per operator. Advised operator to immediately reheat to 165F for temperature recovery . Queso reheated to 140F . Meatballs reheated to 169F **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Soda founfountain nozzles. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave and ice machine.
33-31-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's Bathroom is out of order. Due to lights being fixed. Operator states repairs will be done soon. And customers in the mean time have access to other bathroom
32-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On main prep table .
14-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In men's bathroom
36-62-4
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bib under mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Soda nozzles **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused ice machine **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on Prep table next to oven **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled peppers temperature at 124F Advised operator to reheat to 165 and or put item on a time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals under hand sink in kitchen stored over sauce containers that are under the oven prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles
22-02-4
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. Provided operator with forms. Forms must be filled out by era cheese employee and kept on file at facility **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Steam unit and ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both Cooks
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water Condiments Paper products
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup used for scoop I sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and grease build up under both grills Fans inside 2 door reach in cooler by mop sink
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over fries in reach in freezer at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bulk open turkey and ham not date marked I stand up cooler in back
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler by stand up freezer in front area
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles back splash
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loading Zone Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loading Zone Philly Steaks on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loading Zone Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Loading Zone Philly Steaks.
How does Loading Zone Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Loading Zone Philly Steaks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Loading Zone Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loading Zone Philly Steaks have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Loading Zone Philly Steaks 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 Loading Zone Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loading Zone Philly Steaks is inspected around four times per year on average.
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