PHILLY GRILL
6604 HYPOLUXO RD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 561.439.6900
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Advised operator to renew license
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025014203 | Nov 7, 2024 | Jul 16, 2025 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine mucinex stored over Italian rolls Operator stored properly
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken, removed gloves, put new gloves on then grabbed clean spatula; no handwashing Employee washed hands and sanitized spatula
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed trash can then grabbed clean spatula; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized spatulas
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Advised operator to renew license
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: raw chicken tenders stored over fries - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at mop sink
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brennan White 11/9/16 - 11/9/21 Advised operator to renew certification
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. Emailed form to operator
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Burgers over onion rings - not commercially packaged in reach in freezer close to walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed himself from cook line and used person cell phone to make phone call, returned to cook line a d started to cook foods without washing hands and changing gloves first; educated; employee washed hands;
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fries (71F - Hot Holding) in container next to heating lamp at cook line: as per manager food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator decided to discard
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap container stored next to foods on the shelf at the back of the kitchen Stored properly
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies made from original- IFSEA Advised to have original certificates available
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack- at the back of the kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos next bread on the prep table at the back of the kitchen Removed
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris- at cook line
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Forks and knives displayed unprotected from contamination at customers' / condiment bar in the dinning room next to soda dispenser; advised to be individually wrapped or lip contact parts protected
Soiled floors - throughout the entire establishment
Standing water on bottom of small reach-in-cooler at cook line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cook line; advised to fix chlorine solution to 50-100 ppm
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with expired seating license. Discussed with operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to flat top grill sliced mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); sliced white American (54F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and removed from walk in cooler approximately 45 minutes ago. Discussed cold holding with operator who removed over stacked portion of cheese and moved to walk in cooler to chill.
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. Establishment has no written procedures, provided email poster to operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation discussed with operator.
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. Discussed with operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled discussed with operator who added label to bottle.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Mop sink in rear of restaurant has pool of standing water that is not draining discussed with operator
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Instructed operator to Remove top half. Cheese Over stocked.
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. Two food handlers on site during inspection
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tarter sauce bottom reach in cooler across from cook line Removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Instructed operator to Remove top half. Cheese Over stocked.
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. Two food handlers on site during inspection
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at end of cook line
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the hand washing sink. Operator moved.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.