Philly Junction
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Philly Junction stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Philly Junction on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired 12/14/25 and 01/01/26. Stop Sale. Operator discarded milk. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats and corned beef not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
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.org) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cellphone stored near clean equipment. Operator properly stored personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/ grease underneath fryer. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen and bags of potatoes stored of floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed container of potatoes off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving underneath tables and outside of equipment at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated operator on the importance of hanging mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on the importance of storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
21-07-4
41
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 10 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with heavy food debris, grease on sandwich press. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Big white cutting board. Educated operator on sanding down cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/ grease underneath fryer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease on outside of stove. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed buildup of grease on ceiling/wall above sandwich press. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard used to store soiled cooking utensils. Operator discarded cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Walk-in cooler raw chicken breast stored over raw steak. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. In walk in freezer raw ground beef stored over French fries box. Operator removed raw ground beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense sugar and salt. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near by microwave. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - French fries boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service food containers stored on floor at kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer handles are in disrepair.
14-36-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Operator removed wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt removed from original containers not identified by common name. Operator labeled sugar and salt containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed flat of eggs above container of home fries in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf next to the coffee cups on shelf near the soda dispenser.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs, home fries and pot roast in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated the items was cooked 09/18/2023. Advised the operator to place date marks on item half over 24hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener on the table.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers in front of the line.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor inside the walk freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water near the soda dispenser.
10-23-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the shelf near the soda dispenser.
24-18-4
50
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm); operator called in for repair and set up sanitizer in Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).Repeat 9/09/2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1-#10 can of pizza sauce severely dented on side and seam
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging can rack and spice rack. Operator moved jacksers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bacon and beef roast stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in ware washing are not easily cleanable smooth and non absorbent. Repeat 9/09/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
64
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked food in reach in cooler across from cook line. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer, set up three compartment sink, and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. Observed cold cut turkey, canned peppers and mushrooms not date marked. Operator date marked before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted up front. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles above beverage/wait station.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board near slicer.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in middle of kitchen and underneath can rack.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of French fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front service area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, ware washing area.
36-30-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philly Junction last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philly Junction on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philly Junction?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Philly Junction.
How does Philly Junction compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Philly Junction most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Philly Junction's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Philly Junction have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Philly Junction 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 Philly Junction inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Philly Junction is inspected around three times per year on average.
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