Orlando Phillysteak
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Orlando Phillysteak stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Orlando Phillysteak squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed basket stored on top of hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Owner moved basket at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like growth on the ceiling around the vent in the dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed greasy floor hose leaking attached to mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the rack, must store properly to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
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. Checked temperature of raw chicken wings 48°f, sliced cheese 48°f, shredded lettuce 47°f, gyro 45/46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator Recommend to quick chill product immediately. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator wearing gloves help customer at the cashier register come back into kitchen, to prepare more food items did not wash hands only changed gloves. Recommend training for all employees. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer for checking temperatures. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent has terrible grease accumulation and dust located in the dry storage room. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed luggage stored inside dry storage room. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has grease build up. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
55
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: - viewed renewal printed awaiting mail out. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: - viewed renewal printed awaiting mail out. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink next to chest freezer plumbing disconnected **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Operator states waiting for plumber. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); - gyro meat (45F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) Front line cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at make line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink next to chest freezer plumbing disconnected **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
55
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored on the top of rice bin located in the back prep kitchen. Owner removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer container stored next to bags of bread underneath the cabinet. Owner moved the bread. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside hand wash sink located in the back kitchen and beside freezer in front service area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sink located in the back prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in the back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice bin container not labeled in the back kitchen.
02D-01-5
47
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature gyro 45°f, chicken 45°f stored in the reach in sandwich cooler per operator less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. Operator moved products to another cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located front Cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee working in the kitchen Food handling certification expired Rehana Pervin 1/30/2020 Must be completed by next routine inspection.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gyro stored inside reach in freezer uncovered, owner covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed two cartons of raw shell eggs stored above lettuce and green peppers inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored inside hand wash sink, near reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation and food crumbs from interior of the oven.
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orlando Phillysteak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orlando Phillysteak on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orlando Phillysteak?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Orlando Phillysteak.
How does Orlando Phillysteak compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Orlando Phillysteak most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Orlando Phillysteak's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orlando Phillysteak have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Orlando Phillysteak 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 Orlando Phillysteak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orlando Phillysteak is inspected around four times per year on average.
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