PHILLY'S
1135 MISSOURI AVE N, Largo FL 33770 · 727-858-7296
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022024391 | May 5, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 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
Interior of oven/ flat grill in small prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/Glenn Davidheiser 5/3/2021
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and holder.
Interior of oven/ flat grill in small prep area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and holder soiled. Soiled fry baskets.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board surface on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Opened Flour and sugar bags
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored next to opened bin with opened flour and sugar bags.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, or mold-like substance - soiled stained cutting boards in food prep area and cook line. Reviewed with manager
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. Marks food handler training expired 1/04/25. Reviewed with manager.
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen - interior of microwave soiled. Reviewed with manager
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep and cook line areas Reviewed with manager
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.Manager purchased correct bleach for dishes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -e player cellphone on cutting board at cook line. Manager removed cellphone
Food ( bag of onions) stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Manager relocated onions
Nonfood-contact surface ( shelves) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust near cook line hand wash sink and soiled trays on cart.Reviewed with manager. Manager cleaning shelves at end of inspection
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 28, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf a. Two #10 cans of mushrooms are dented. b. 4lb can of tuna dented.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added to front counter Small cooler, refrigerator and ice machine. In kitchen area Two burner stove, steam table, refrigerator, and reach-in freezer added. Mop sink removed next to three-compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shelf a. Two #10 cans of mushrooms are dented. b. 4lb can of tuna dented.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
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.