Philly's in Largo
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1135 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770Philly's in Largo has a history of serious food safety violations and one emergency closure. The facility was emergency-closed on May 5, 2022 for roach activity and received a $400 fine through disciplinary action. Across 17 inspections between 2022 and August 2025, the facility recorded 101 total violations, averaging 5.9 per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: proper hand/arm washing was cited in at least 4 inspections, consumer advisory violations appeared in 9 inspections, and chemical storage violations in multiple inspections. In December 2023, a licensing inspection found management awareness and employee handwashing violations and resulted in a warning issued. The most recent inspection on August 6, 2025 documented 15 violations including improper handwashing, missing consumer advisories, and shell stock requirement violations, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Most recent closure: May 5, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Philly's in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Philly's in Largo: Emergency Closure History (1)
Philly's in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022024391 | $400.00 | May 5, 2022 | Tampa |
Philly's in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Philly's in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Philly's in Largo under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between May 5, 2022 and May 6, 2022. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Philly's in Largo last inspected?
- Philly's in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Philly's in Largo last shut down?
- Philly's in Largo was last shut down on May 5, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Philly's in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Philly's in Largo are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Philly's in Largo had?
- Philly's in Largo has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Philly's in Largo find?
- Philly's in Largo was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Philly's in Largo ever been shut down?
- Yes, Philly's in Largo has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Philly's in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Philly's in Largo has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Philly's in Largo been fined?
- Philly's in Largo has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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