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PHILA DELI

1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S STE 106, Tierra Verde FL 33715 · 7272026978

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215912
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Carbon dioxide tanks in dry-storage room not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of sugar stored on floor in dry-storage room. Employee removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service coffee stirrers near bar for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
Basic/25-09-4/Warning
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks in bar and dry-storage areas not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair door handle on reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of olives is dented at seams. Located in dry-storage. Operator discarded can. Stop sale not warranted.
High priority/01B-01-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside of bowl of hand wash sink. Located in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling tile missing above shelf in warewashing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair door handle on reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. Located on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar. Located on shelf in bar area. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-01-5/Warning
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
Intermediate/53A-16-4/Warning
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon is not identified on menu as being served undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle located on table in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing above shelf in warewashing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Container of steak seasoning not covered in dry-storage area. Operator covers items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in container not thawing under cold running water or refrigeration. Operator placed item in refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in bar removed from original packaging area not labeled. Employee labeled sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pickle juice in hand washing sink, operator was educated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage room.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil boxes
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer stacks have grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.