Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTH PHILLY STEAK

12001 AVALON LAKES DR STE B · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32828

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496817
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871480
DBPR license5811870

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#16High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat sauce bottom of make table. Operator moved the eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken tender stored top of pepperoni at the reach-in freezer . Observed raw beef stored on top of bread at the reach-in freezer . Raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat sauce bottom of make table. Operator fixed and moved the chicken and the beef to the bottom shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#18Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nelson expired 7-17-24

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven Handle . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Make table the both of them . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink top of make table next to bread . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone at the cutting board by the make table . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking steak and preparing sandwich wearing watch . Employee take it off . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table .

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap by the exit door looks like broken door from the bottom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen all around corner and under the equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 4-5 in used containers used at the make table to stored food broken .

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to the grill . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer -employee hand sink front area and mop sink . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment top and bottom table . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.