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PHILLY DOWN SOUTH CAFE

9801 S OCEAN DR, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 561-718-9733

Last inspected Oct 10, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6600585
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A few items in reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. printed license
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Front sandwich cooler not properly working. All foods are in ice water and keep below 41f. Owner is waiting for a replacement cooler to come in.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups not off floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cut cantaloupe
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager disposed of all eggs
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in sandwich cooler ambient 65f. Manager disposed of all foods and placed new food on ice water. Make sure all foods stay at 41f below.
Basic/14-11-5

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.