South Philly Cheesesteaks
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, South Philly Cheesesteaks has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so South Philly Cheesesteaks is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on food storage rack employees cell phone. Person in charge removed. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in back kitchen area chemical spray bottle no label. Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed in dry storage employee cell phone in with food items. Person in charge removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on plastic cups. Person in charge separated glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in front kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on grill line employee engaged in food preparation with multiple rings on fingers. Employee removed rings and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on grill. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed on grill line in main kitchen area cooked Onions and Beef not time marked. Person in charge stated that it was put out on grill line at 10:30am when they opened and time marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on grill line employee preparing food with cloth wristbands on wrist Employee removed wrist bans and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with Grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw ground Beef over Cooked beef and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the Handout. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area across from fryers can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over grill and fryers in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Philly Cheesesteaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Philly Cheesesteaks on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Philly Cheesesteaks?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at South Philly Cheesesteaks.
How does South Philly Cheesesteaks compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
South Philly Cheesesteaks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has South Philly Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Philly Cheesesteaks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at South Philly Cheesesteaks 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 South Philly Cheesesteaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Philly Cheesesteaks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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