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ROCKY'S PHILLY CHEESESTEAK & HOAGIES

7286 SR 54, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727-376-4472

Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6112919
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced provolone (47F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. The business removed the walk-in cooler, using the space for reach in freezer and reach in refrigerator.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the dining area. The operator labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired. The operator order new test strips online.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer not measuring temperature. The operator order one online.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the three compartment sink. The operator labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. 4 boxes of frying oil on the floor. The operator placed boxes off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In dish room, > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior Reach in cooler fry baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to flat top grill- Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets soiled Interior of toaster oven Interior of microwave
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On cook line
Basic/14-05-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 2 buckets on cook line 0 ppm
Basic/21-07-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. > 200 ppm l corrected to 100 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced provolone (47F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and glass cleaner, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under drawers of cooler on cook line Exterior of drawer cooler on cook line Exterior of microwave Wire storage rack in middle kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cook line 0 pm, corrected to 50 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.