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PHILLYSFAMOUS

3401 BONITA BEACH RD UNIT 104, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 215-431-4691

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607531
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024071328Nov 1, 2024Mar 26, 2025$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat green peppers. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee garnish drink with lemon wedge using bare hands. Spoke with employee and operator regarding proper glove and utensil use.
High priority/09-01-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwash sink used to fill water jug. Spoke with operator, operator discontinued use of handwash sink and used proper prep sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per owner Kristin, employee hired more than 60 days Lovinsky handling food, no food-handler training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, middle in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed to proper storage.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean paella pans. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Can of Sheila Shine was stored on the top shelf of the dry storage rack, directly above food for sale to the public. Unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid was hanging on the shelving next to clean paella pans. Bottle of Swiffer cleaning solution stored on a shelf under the prep table next to onions, clean dishwares and cans of tomatoes. Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was cleaning dishes using a chlorine/detergent mixture. Educated Operators on wash, rinse and sanitize method and demonstrated proper mixing concentration of chlorine as a sanitizer.
Basic/16-13-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Not set up at time of visit. Chlorine sanitizer present. Time extended to next unannounced inspection. Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs ere stored in the refrigerator directly above a bottled soda.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean paella pans. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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. Operator had blank forms and stated will have all staff and interns sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was cleaning dishes using a chlorine/detergent mixture. Educated Operators on wash, rinse and sanitize method and demonstrated proper mixing concentration of chlorine as a sanitizer.
Basic/16-13-5/Warning
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by shelving and glass storage container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.