South Philly Steak

12001 Avalon Lakes Dr Ste B, Orlando, FL 32828 · Permanent Food Service · License 5811870

C
Grade C
Safety score 77 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 21, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

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.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection
    3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 7 basic (3 repeats)
    -23
  • Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    10 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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 and yellow American cheese opened cut 9-14

      Repeat violation

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      White and yellow American cheese opened 9-14.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw bacon stored over tomatoes at the reach-in cooler . Operator switched it .

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Fries stored on floor at the walk-in freezer.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Make table front area .

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Oven kitchen area .

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Oven kitchen area .

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      Multiple cracked tile throughout kitchen.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Throughout establishment.

      Repeat violation

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Back area under 3 compartment sink and next the white cooler storage area back of the house .

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1