GENTILES PHILADELPHIA CHEESESTEAKS
7523 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the cheese had been out for less than one hour. The operator placed the cheese in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the handwashing sink near the front counter. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door not protected with a self-closing device. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.