Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz

1527 Third Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville Beach sits at 73, putting Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled in pizza station. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

23-03-4

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without state approved training on hand. Employee stated he has been working for 3 years.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in bar area with bleach in it without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf next to pizza flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.

22-20-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed large pan placed on top of garbage can located in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw chicken stored over opened box of French fries in walk in freezer.

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food handler employees present during inspection and certified manager is not present. Certified manager showed up at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use condiment lid container soiled with build up of old food debris. Employee washed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main sandwich flip top cooler has a torn gasket

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In use soiled dry towel in sandwich station on cook line. Employee replaced towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside beer reach in cooler in bar area. Cooler located near ice machine **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz.

How does Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz 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 Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Phillys Finest Cheese Stk&Pizz is inspected around three times per year on average.

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