SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS
5942 W 34 ST STE 115, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-727-7339
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ham with a date marking from 8/31. Observed roasted jalapeño mixture with a date marking from 6/29. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017015521 | Mar 8, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Jeffery Hopkins 5/7/26
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 Katrina M expired 2/27/26
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in the back reach in coolers: Beef (86F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they began cooling over 4hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in the back reach in coolers: Beef (86F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they began cooling over 4hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 250ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line cooler: Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Chicken (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had set up the cooler approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed ice on the products.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Jeffery Hopkins 5/7/26
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 Katrina M expired 2/27/26
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Dec 15, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table in back food prep area. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees vape on food preparation table in back food preparation area.Employee removed vape.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in cooking on cook line without beard gaurds.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beef Philly meat at 80F. Operator stated meat had been cooked approximately 5 hours earlier. Operator reheated beef Philly meat to 185F to start the cooling process again.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch beard and then put on gloves without washing hands. Educated employee on hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before putting on gloves.
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 April B. expired.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of case off rolls on the floor in the dry storage shed. Employee moved rolls off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser near nozzles with black mold like substances.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the back reach in cooler: Cooked beef (53F - Cooling). Operator stated that the beef was cooked the night before and was placed into the cooler to cool down overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in the back reach in cooler: Cooked beef (53F - Cooling). Operator stated that the beef was cooked the night before and was placed into the cooler to cool down overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee stored above both dry storage areas. Operator removed the drinks.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ham with a date marking from 8/31. Observed roasted jalapeño mixture with a date marking from 6/29. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ham with a date marking from 8/31. Observed roasted jalapeño mixture with a date marking from 6/29. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing quaternary sanitizing solution at 400ppms. Operator corrected quaternary solution to 200ppms
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make table on cooks line next to single serve items. Operator removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor underneath triple sink with build up of grease residue and soil.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage on pad behind dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall next to triple sink in back food prep area approximately 12" x 12". As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bacon in reach-in cooler in prep area. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf below chicken.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink and placed in employee area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line, working without hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to triple sink in prep area has a approximately 12" x 12" hole.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed in main kitchen area by grill and fryers cooked onions,fry's and cooked Beef not time stamped. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Person in charge stated that all 3 food items had been out from 10:30am and marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area cooking oil on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on west end of parking area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on west end of parking area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.
Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food placed next to soiled equipment. Fly swatter stored next to food items on a shelf in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the swatter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the cheese had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed the cheese in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Par cooked potato fries stored at room temperature on time as a public health control with no time mark. Manager stated the fries had been at room temperatures for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed a time mark on the fries.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry cutter soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area soiled.
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