G BOYS PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS
321 JACARANDA BLVD, Venice FL 34292 · 215-901-0440
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024056378 | Aug 15, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023071134 | Nov 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
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 sushi rice held on time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed an accurate time mark on the rice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice. The operator removed the plastic container.
Observed a gap on the top of screen rear exit door.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored with the food contact surface up at the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic forks.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoops for sugar and uncooked rice.
Exterior screen door has 2 open holes.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar touching the food product.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic spoons and forks stored with the food contact surface up at the front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for cooked rice. The operator removed the plastic containers. Priority: Basic
Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black slime-like substance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair. Priority: Basic
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed a pot used for sushi rice not sanitized when washed in the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the tofu had been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the tofu to the walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food items in the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles for the sushi reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets and a watch. The employee removed the jewelry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets for the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine soiled with a slime like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and panko flour. The operator removed the containers.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine soiled with a slime like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a utensil in the handwashing sink near the sushi counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and panko flour. The operator removed the containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to the walk in cooler.
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 the sushi rice held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time on the sushi rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine soiled with a slime like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a utensil in the handwashing sink near the sushi counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and panko flour. The operator removed the containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wasabi stored in plastic to go bags at the sushi counter. The operator properly stored the wasabi.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat ginger at the sushi counter. The operator properly stored the raw tuna.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute at the self-service soda dispenser soiled with a slime-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the back of the kitchen blocked with empty buckets. The operator removed the buckets from in front of the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the sushi counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. The operator removed the plastic container.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut a slit in the packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf with food products in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee belongings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the door of the reach in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sushi rice stored in a container underneath paper towels at the handwashing sink. The operator properly stored the container with sushi rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black slime substance.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cream cheese in the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The operator properly stored the raw sushi.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for rice. The operator removed the plastic container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf containing food contact equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket in the roll to door of the reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce, oil, and avacados stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the above food products.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door. The operator properly stored the tongs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets for the reach in cooler soiled with black slime like substance.
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