Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies

13149 E Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

American

Last inspected: Aug 9, 2023

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 9, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies's record stops at Aug 9, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies' latest score of 39 falls below the Tampa average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in glass cooler by three compartment sink ambient air temperature 48 f no temperatures taken Stop sale : Swiss cheese 9 lbs 48 f Swiss cheese 48 f 3 lbs monetary jack 48 f 15 lbs feta cheese 49 f 5 lbs raw shelled eggs 21 58 f cheese cake 48 f 23 oz all foods held overnight. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in glass cooler by three compartment sink ambient air temperature 48 f no temperatures taken Stop sale : Swiss cheese 9 lbs 48 f Swiss cheese 48 f 3 lbs monetary jack 48 f 15 lbs feta cheese 49 f 5 lbs raw shelled eggs 21 58 f cheese cake 48 f 23 oz all foods held overnight. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched cash register and placed on gloves to grab single service containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand washing sink container stored. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep sink three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-09-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested hand washing sink front counter at 94 f hand washing sink by three compartment sink. 92 f Hand washing sink at cooks line retested to 100 f . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Tested at 97 f **Time Extended**

27-16-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 86 f ran over 2mins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Tested at 95 f **Time Extended**

27-24-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shell stored over bread operator moved eggs **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs on shelf 72 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 39 f Cold holding: reach in glass cooler by three compartment sink.eggs boiled 50 operator moved to walk in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Provolone 45 f in reach in cooler cooks line operator placed in bottom of cooler. 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottles in hand washing sink .

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran. At 90 for two minutes at sink by three compartment sink. Tested to 100 f **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies on file is from Aug 9, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies.

How does Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Philly Phlava Original Steaks & Hoagies 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.

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