PHILLYS FINEST CHEESE STK&PIZZ
1527 THIRD STREET NORTH, Jacksonville Bch FL 32250 · (904)241-7188
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked chicken in Vacuum sealed bag placed in walk in freezer. Manager stated the chicken was cooked yesterday at 4:30pm. Manager removed cooked chicken from vacuum bags. Observed in walk in cooler vacuum sealed thawed bagged cooked chicken dated 7-12-2026. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed standing water sitting in soda gun holder.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed cooked chicken in Vacuum sealed bag placed in walk in freezer. Manager stated the chicken was cooked yesterday at 4:30pm. Manager removed cooked chicken from vacuum bags. Observed in walk in cooler vacuum sealed thawed bagged cooked chicken dated 7-12-2026. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to grill. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on table next to grill. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jan 27, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up in chemical dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection 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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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board to line can goods in back room. Manager removed card board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to soda dispenser. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups near soda station wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gasket.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed 1 employee food training expired.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled in pizza station. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without state approved training on hand. Employee stated he has been working for 3 years.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in bar area with bleach in it without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf next to pizza flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed large pan placed on top of garbage can located in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
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.