LITTLE PHILLY
2063 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected Jul 16, 2025 · 7 visits since April 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025. Provided information on license renewal to manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021042109 | Sep 2, 2021 | Apr 29, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager on cook-line observed going from raw to ready-to-eat food by removing old gloves and putting on new gloves with no hand-wash. Discussed with manager to practice washing hands prior to putting on new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer not cleaned after use for storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink observed with cardboard and baby wipes inside. Employee removed items.
No soap provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath fryers at cook-line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board on kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris buildup in serv-ware oven at cookline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at rear hand-wash sink.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025. Provided information on license renewal to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on deli reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee cup in hand sink near front counter. Employee removed cup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator and they displayed.
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator removed open portion cups of fly bait granules from front counter
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Inspector informed plan review about changes to restaurant and had plans updated. The hand sink in the front counter area was removed when glass washing switched to disposable plastic cups. It was determined that there is no need for a 3 compartment or hand wash sink in the front counter area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near grill
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee coughed then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooktop: provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in preparation area and front of kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service utensils stored on floor behind front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cured meats in reduced oxygen packaging and not removed in 48 hours. No HAACP on file with the Division. Establishment is aware of requirements for vacuum sealing and will no longer pull air from packaging.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to issue license at the time of this licensing inspection as changes of ownership and change from plans on file not documented.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed equipment from previous plans on file. Establishment is a change of owner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at all hand wash sinks.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.