Philly Cheese Steak & Wing

4963 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Philly Cheese Steak & Wing has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Philly Cheese Steak & Wing trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, on sods nozzles at self serve soft drink machine in dining area.

22-02-4

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. Emailed operator form operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed between kitchen equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, on gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen.

23-03-4

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil in sink at front counter, operator removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Obeserved bags of flour. On floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit on cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cook line.

22-16-4

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour, employee replaced with a proper utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pickles in walk in cooler, operator moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cookline behind equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler/freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, observed in microwave. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored on top of container of pickles, operator moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour on kitchen floor, operator removed flour from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer upon kitchen entrance.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit across from fryers.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Cheese Steak & Wing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Cheese Steak & Wing on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Cheese Steak & Wing?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Philly Cheese Steak & Wing.

How does Philly Cheese Steak & Wing compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Philly Cheese Steak & Wing most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Philly Cheese Steak & Wing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly Cheese Steak & Wing have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Philly Cheese Steak & Wing 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 Philly Cheese Steak & Wing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Philly Cheese Steak & Wing is inspected around three times per year on average.

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