Philly's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Philly's Sports Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. 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 two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Philly's Sports Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: A prep-style refrigerator holding out-of-temperature TCS food was measured with an ambient temperature of 46F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed zip-seal bags of sliced ribeye steak for cheesesteaks thawing at 40F at ambient temperature on a steel prep table. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Employee finished thawing meat under cold running water and moved bags to walk-in refrigerator afterwards to correct during inspection
3-501.13
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed significant buildup of black, coarse organic matter on interior surface of primary ice machine in kitchen. Please ensure food contact surfaces for non-TCS foods are cleaned at least every 24 hours or as often as needed to be kept clean to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed significant damage to flooring in walk-in refrigerator and rust buildup on walk-in freezer door, making them difficult to clean. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a mandolin, a ladle, and a table-mounted can opener all stored as clean with dried food debris and grease deposits on the food-contact surfaces at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a pan catching water leaking from the lower portion of the left-most prep table on the cook line. All food in the cold-wells above were at or below 41'F, and no food was being stored in the lower portion of the prep table at time of inspection. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. Per PIC, there is a work order filed to address the leak. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed drain lines for the mechanical dishwasher to be leaking at the gasket about 1ft from the nearest floor drain, resulting in a small pool of water. Pool of water was not in the walkway area. PIC called the maintenance company and scheduled a servicing to have all the lines replaced at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
82
Aug 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed 4-drawer prep table holding Time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food products (See Violation #22) operating at 48.8'F via min/max thermometer at time of inspection. Discussed cold-holding requirements for equipment with PIC. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 8/8/2025, to verify the correction of Violation #33. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
86
Apr 18, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table located in the pizza prep area to be operating at 51'F via min/max thermometer. Discussed proper cold-holding parameters with PIC. A work order was placed to have the unit serviced prior to reinspection. PIC relocated all TCS food products to alternative refrigeration to be rapidly cooled. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 4/18/2025 to verify the correction
4-301.11
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gloved employee removing chicken wings from the oven and take the flat pan to the warewashing area and begin to rinse off the pan. Employee then proceeded to remove gloves and dry his hands off with a paper towel prior to donning new gloves and continue working with food without a proper handwashing step. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
86
Jul 17, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table nearest to hand sink with an ambient internal temperature of 50.3'F via min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the cooler had been having issues maintaining temperature for several days and had vacated the unit of any TCS foods pending a servicing prior to inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philly's Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philly's Sports Grill on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philly's Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Philly's Sports Grill.
How does Philly's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Tempe?
Philly's Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.
Has Philly's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly's Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Philly's Sports Grill 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 Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Philly's Sports Grill is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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