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PHILLY JUNCTION

4600 SUMMERLIN RD UNIT C 12, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239-936-6622

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats95
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604989
Grade history
AUG 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired 12/14/25 and 01/01/26. Stop Sale. Operator discarded milk.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired 12/14/25 and 01/01/26. Stop Sale. Operator discarded milk.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats and corned beef not date marked in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cellphone stored near clean equipment. Operator properly stored personal items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/ grease underneath fryer. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen and bags of potatoes stored of floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed container of potatoes off of floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving underneath tables and outside of equipment at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated operator on the importance of hanging mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on the importance of storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4
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Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 10 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with heavy food debris, grease on sandwich press.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Big white cutting board. Educated operator on sanding down cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/ grease underneath fryer.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease on outside of stove.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Observed buildup of grease on ceiling/wall above sandwich press.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard used to store soiled cooking utensils. Operator discarded cardboard.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-12-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at cook line; cooked meatballs (110F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked meatballs placed on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating meatballs to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with can foods at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-12-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor at prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in beverage/wait station. Operator removed pest strip.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board across from flat grill has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparer in kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in women's restroom. Operator cleaned underneath shelving.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pot of potatoes stored in floor. Operator placed potatoes off of floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall at end of cook line.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Operator discarded employee beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Walk-in cooler raw chicken breast stored over raw steak. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. In walk in freezer raw ground beef stored over French fries box. Operator removed raw ground beef to proper storage.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled throughout kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Bowls with no handle used to dispense sugar and salt. Operator removed the bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near by microwave.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
French fries boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service food containers stored on floor at kitchen entrance.
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer handles are in disrepair.
Basic/14-36-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Operator removed wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt removed from original containers not identified by common name. Operator labeled sugar and salt containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then return prep area without washing hand to continue preparing plates. Discussed operator proper hand washing procedures after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee washed his hands and returned prep area.
High priority/12A-27-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Two spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled both spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near soda boxes. Operator secured at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulated food debris on floor throughout prep station.
Basic/36-01-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple food cases stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving small food containers not stored inverted or protected. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Stored pancake mix package not covered at prep area. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed flat of eggs above container of home fries in the walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf next to the coffee cups on shelf near the soda dispenser.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener on the table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs, home fries and pot roast in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated the items was cooked 09/18/2023. Advised the operator to place date marks on item half over 24hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers in front of the line.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor inside the walk freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water near the soda dispenser.
Basic/10-23-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the shelf near the soda dispenser.
Basic/24-18-4

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.