Phila Deli

1120 Pinellas Bayway S Ste 106, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215912

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitSep 9, 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

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

      Raw Shell eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler along main cook line. Raw pooled eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler along main cook line. Employee was informed of proper placement and moved eggs to proper shelf to avoid cross contamination.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

      No proper date marking on macaroni salad in reach-in coolerA in back storage area near bar. Employee removed container on site.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Build up of food residue seen on can opener on table in main kitchen.

    Basic7

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Container of unknown white powder improperly labeled in storage area closest to middle of restaurant. Operator labeled item correctly on site.

      Fixed on the spot

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

      Drinks stored on floor in storage area between bar and main kitchen near reach in oven.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee drink held over top of clean prep table in main kitchen area.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

      Single use to go boxes not inverted to protect from contamination. Employee flipped to go boxes over to correct on site.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

      Handwash sink closest to dish-pit was slow to drain upon use.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.

      (2) Ceiling tiles missing throughout restaurant. (1) Ceiling tile missing in middle storage room over top single use container storage. (1) Ceiling tile missing over ice machine in back bar area.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Floor behind bar area had a buildup of food debris and was soiled under neath bar sinks.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Single-service items1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1