PHILLY'S BEST CHEESESTEAK HOUSE
4038 ANDY PELLA DR, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352.666.0399
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottle not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee with no hair restraint engaging in food preparation.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. The forks, spoons and knifes in the dining area.
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Candace Weinstein expired on 11/18/2025.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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A food-contact surface was observed to be soiled with a mold-like substance. The affected area is the fan inside the reach-in cooler located in the dining area. The operator cleaned the fan in the reach-in cooler.
1 food storage container is cracked on the shelving unit by the 3 compartment sink. The operator discarded the cracked container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food under the cook line equipment.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood system, filters, and behind cook line on equipment and wall. Operator contacted company for service.
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) and Housemade Ranch with Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:05 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. - Observed Sliced White American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (45F - Cold Holding); Housemade Chipotle Dressing with Sour Cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line at 2:20 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) and Housemade Ranch with Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:05 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. See stop sale. - Observed Sliced White American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (45F - Cold Holding); Housemade Chipotle Dressing with Sour Cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line at 2:20 PM. Items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature was not taken of the food today. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on hood system, filters, and behind cook line on equipment and wall. Operator contacted company for service.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above cook line does not have a shield, sleeve coatings, or covers over light bulbs.
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Evidence of cleaning wastewater coming from hole in ground leaking into back alley way behind building. Wastewater leaks out of the hole when three compartment sink is used. Discussed the severity and importance of immediate action to correct this issue with operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat vegetables and sauce in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above cook line does not have a shield, sleeve coatings, or covers over light bulbs.
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed wrong bleach used as a food contact surface sanitizer. Operator purchased correct bleach.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator moved item for rapid cooling.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above cook line does not have a shield, sleeve coatings, or covers over light bulbs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust above rear exit door to the right of the grill and fan above threshold of door.
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.