South Philly Steaks
13848 Tilden Rd #178, Winter Garden, FL 34787 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813063
What drove the grade
Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 5 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Chicken in the walk in freezer.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.Kitchen.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of front door.
More time given
- First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Glass cleaner stored next to single service items under prep table. Operator relocated glass cleaner.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. White sandwich cutting board is stained Slicer has a residue build up.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Chicken in the walk in freezer.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
Employee removed watch.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Salt,pepper,spices in kitchen.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.Kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of front door.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.