South Philly Cheesesteaks

5967 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, FL 34222

American

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at South Philly Cheesesteaks, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Ellenton average 78, so South Philly Cheesesteaks trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can mushrooms dented. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed soda system filters over 1 year old. Installed 6/24.

29-28-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting board heavily grooved.

14-09-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown greasy substance on back of slicer blade housing.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of fryer oil stored on floor under prep sink. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on shelf at dish sink with blue liquid in it. Operator labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and red cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on ice machine. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed front line food prep employee no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stacked on floor in back kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's public restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and front of 2 door flip top soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete through kitchen area.

36-02-5

Jan 16, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three small cutting boards that are heavily grooved.

14-09-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with blue liquid in it. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance interior of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee not wearing a beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Philly Cheesesteaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Philly Cheesesteaks on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at South Philly Cheesesteaks?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at South Philly Cheesesteaks.

How does South Philly Cheesesteaks compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

South Philly Cheesesteaks most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has South Philly Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at South Philly Cheesesteaks have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at South Philly Cheesesteaks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is South Philly Cheesesteaks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, South Philly Cheesesteaks is inspected around three times per year on average.

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