SOUTH PHILLY STEAK

Name: SOUTH PHILLY STEAK
Address: 12001 AVALON LAKES DR STE B, ORLANDO, FL, 32828, US
Rating: 73.4

12001 AVALON LAKES DR STE B, ORLANDO, FL 32828

License #5811870

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73.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SOUTH PHILLY STEAK in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 17 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups without handle used as scoop in 3 of the mix seasoning. Operator discarded it .
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink kitchen area the one between make tables .
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed 3 certificate for 3 employees out of 10 total employees.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled stored next make table blocked. Operator label it .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting board both make table top.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. White soft American cheese sliced 3-10-26
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Eggs rolls dated 3-9 but operator stated was at the freezer they just pull it out Tuesday 3-17 . Added the correct label
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Top make table door and shelves.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cut lettuce and shredded cheese at the reach-in cooler . Operator switch it .
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids broken in used to covered products.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.

Call Back - Complied
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken stored on standing water to thawed . Operator moved it to the cooler .
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Only Tayler available.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without beard guard .
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Eggs roll chicken -steak- burger labeled as prepared 6-26,6-30,7-7 operator stated was at the freezer and didnt change label for the cooler pull out from freezer Monday 7-13 and he did change the label .
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top of make table .
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both of the make table cutting board .
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table top ; tomato sliced (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); onion cooked (55F - Cold Holding); cooked green paper (55F - Cold Holding); paper jack and yellow American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Bottom make table ; raw chicken (60f- Cold Holding); raw burger (54f - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (55F - Cold Holding)over night
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee available Tayler no other .

Warning Issued
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Only Tayler available.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without beard guard .
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Eggs roll chicken -steak- burger labeled as prepared 6-26,6-30,7-7 operator stated was at the freezer and didnt change label for the cooler pull out from freezer Monday 7-13 and he did change the label .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table top ; tomato sliced (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); onion cooked (55F - Cold Holding); cooked green paper (55F - Cold Holding); paper jack and yellow American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Bottom make table ; raw chicken (60f- Cold Holding); raw burger (54f - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (55F - Cold Holding)over night .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top of make table .
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table top ; tomato sliced (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); onion cooked (55F - Cold Holding); cooked green paper (55F - Cold Holding); paper jack and yellow American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Bottom make table ; raw chicken (60f- Cold Holding); raw burger (54f - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (55F - Cold Holding)over night
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken stored on standing water to thawed . Operator moved it to the cooler .
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee available Tayler no other .
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both of the make table cutting board .
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the 3 compartments sink .

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