PHILLY SPECIAL
5132 LAND O LAKES BLVD #104, Land O' Lakes FL 34639 · 813-388-5280
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
3 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer on splitter attached with water hose in mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled and grease buildup in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with store food in reach in cooler. Operator removed it
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind hand sink in kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drainage pipe of hand sink leaking by dish machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above cheese in reach in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested twice, 149F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training certificates unavailable for 2 employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator placed label.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved unwashed to lower shelf
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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