Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine

554 Sw Hillcrest St, Lake City, FL 32025

American

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average for Lake City sits at 80, putting Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Oct 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operators pistol on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Sewage on ground from wastewater system. At the lime of inspection water is dripping from waste tank onto ground. Person in charge tightened cutoff and it stopped dripping onto ground. **Corrected On-Site**

28-16-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce heated to 185F per person in charge at 110F in hot holding drawer. Person in charge tuned up unit. Spoke to operator about the possibility of holding on time. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored in zip loc bags ( no longer commercially packaged) stored over bags of fries in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine 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 Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Phillys Best the Cheesesteak Machine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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