South Philly Cheesesteaks
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
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Score
South Philly Cheesesteaks has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bradenton restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table in back food prep area. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees vape on food preparation table in back food preparation area.Employee removed vape. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in cooking on cook line without beard gaurds.
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch beard and then put on gloves without washing hands. Educated employee on hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beef Philly meat at 80F. Operator stated meat had been cooked approximately 5 hours earlier. Operator reheated beef Philly meat to 185F to start the cooling process again. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed April B. expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of case off rolls on the floor in the dry storage shed. Employee moved rolls off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser near nozzles with black mold like substances.
23-03-4
61
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing quaternary sanitizing solution at 400ppms. Operator corrected quaternary solution to 200ppms **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ham with a date marking from 8/31. Observed roasted jalapeño mixture with a date marking from 6/29. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ham with a date marking from 8/31. Observed roasted jalapeño mixture with a date marking from 6/29. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
02C-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make table on cooks line next to single serve items. Operator removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor underneath triple sink with build up of grease residue and soil.
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage on pad behind dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall next to triple sink in back food prep area approximately 12" x 12". As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
52
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed in main kitchen area by grill and fryers cooked onions,fry's and cooked Beef not time stamped. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge stated that all 3 food items had been out from 10:30am and marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on west end of parking area.
33-20-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west end of parking area.
33-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area cooking oil on floor . Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Food placed next to soiled equipment. Fly swatter stored next to food items on a shelf in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the swatter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the cheese had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed the cheese in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
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. Par cooked potato fries stored at room temperature on time as a public health control with no time mark. Manager stated the fries had been at room temperatures for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed a time mark on the fries. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry cutter soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
55
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy.
11-27-4
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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Beef in Reach in cooler by Grill not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/15/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. Observed air return vents over fountain beverage station in front kitchen area soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on West side of Building Person in charge closed dumpster lid As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
47
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Philly Cheesesteaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Philly Cheesesteaks on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has South Philly Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at South Philly Cheesesteaks have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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