How many health inspections has SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS had?

SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS ever been shut down?

No, SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS?

The most frequently cited violations at SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS

5442 LOCKWOOD RIDGE ROAD, Bradenton, FL 34203

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS LLC · License: SEA5105713

SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS in Bradenton, FL has 20 inspections on record with 98 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

98Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Sep 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS had?: SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS ever been shut down?: No, SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS?: The most frequently cited violations at SOUTH PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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