Philly's

4375 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Philly's stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Philly's latest score of 100 sits above the Clearwater average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator refilled sanitizer water and it tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-39-4

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six list.

11-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by kitchen utensils in interior of the hand wash sink. Operator moved all utensils out of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in rear prep area shows accumulation of food and debris underneath the slicer guard. Microwave in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior of microwave.

22-02-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at prep station in kitchen -reach in cooler at prep station has accumulation of food residue -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -exterior of pizza oven has accumulation of dust -slicer at back prep station has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -wall at prep station has accumulation of food residue -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at back prep station has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn reach in cooler gasket at prep station in kitchen -fryer basket at cooks line had broken wires -gasket of reach in freezer chest in dry storage area is torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -next to soda fountain syrup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

51-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

32-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep station -seasoning containers at prep station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

02D-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gasket at prep station has accumulation of food residue -sides of make table have accumulation of food residue -reach in freezer in kitchen has accumulation of food residue -drain pan at cooks line has accumulation of grease -seasoning and flour containers have accumulation of food residue -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -mixer head has accumulation of food residue Walk-in cooler racks have accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Philly's.

How does Philly's compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Philly's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Philly's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Philly's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philly's 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 Philly's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Philly's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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