Phila Deli
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Phila Deli stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Tierra Verde restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
95
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in dry-storage room not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of sugar stored on floor in dry-storage room. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service coffee stirrers near bar for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. **Warning**
25-09-4
74
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in bar and dry-storage areas not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair door handle on reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon is not identified on menu as being served undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle located on table in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens. **Warning**
53A-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above shelf in warewashing area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of steak seasoning not covered in dry-storage area. Operator covers items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in container not thawing under cold running water or refrigeration. Operator placed item in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in bar removed from original packaging area not labeled. Employee labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pickle juice in hand washing sink, operator was educated. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage room. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil boxes **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer stacks have grease build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
14
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg wash on high shelf over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from cook line. Inspector informed employee and items were rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed tasks and did not wash hands in between glove changes. Inspector informed manager about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sinks at front area and area blocked.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back dish area used for other purposes. observed food in sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles in bar area soil with food debris. can opener soiled with food debris. Sandwich press heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bins of sugar and salt unlabeled. Inspector informed manager.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in front area Soiled with mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage room and in front bar area not secure to the wall.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen heavily soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All prep cutting boards heavily grooved and no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on counter next to h hot holding table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flies throughout establishment heavily soiled with grease and food debris between equipment on floor
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in front area. Multiple food items in dry storage room stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handclash sink in bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers in front area soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle stored in front showcase with food being served to the public.
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes not washed by employee before being prepped.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Individual package coffee creamer stored on the floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phila Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phila Deli on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phila Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phila Deli.
How does Phila Deli compare to other restaurants in Tierra Verde?
Phila Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tierra Verde average of 69.
Has Phila Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phila Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Phila Deli 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 Phila Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phila Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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