PHILLY CULTURE
1519 US 41 S, Ruskin FL 33570 · 8136688662
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
MAY 24
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NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Fryer baskets.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Fryer baskets.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth in hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mohammad Shahin.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on chest freezer.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, water bottles, and onions on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50 F in cold holding unit, operator placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish soap in handwash sink, removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on chest freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Box of ketchup and marinara sauce on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef over frozen mozzarella sticks and onion rings in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54 F in cold holding unit up next to grill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Food stored on floor. Box of bread on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Gloves and foil sheets on floor, operator removed foil sheets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F- retemp 41 F. Operator placed in reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand wash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor near 3 Compartment Sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.