Spring Hill, Hernando County

THE PHILLY PITSTOP

13041 SPRING HILL DR FLORIDA 3, Spring Hill, FL 34609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Oct 9, 2025
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 24103206

High Priority - Raw chicken was stored above onion rings in the reach-in freezer. The operator corrected the issue by relocating the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24103205

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24103202

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled: Both reach-in cooler gaskets in the kitchen have a mold-like substance or slime. The meat slicer is soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the interior gaskets of the reach-in cooler and the meat slicer. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24103203

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-42-4

Detail 24103209

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

22-08-4

Detail 24103210

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 24103201

Basic - Light not functioning in the dry storage area.

51-18-6

Detail 24103208

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

29-41-5

Detail 24103207

Basic - The mop sink outside has old standing water in it and is not being maintained.

25-05-4

Detail 24103204

Basic - Two cases of pizza boxes were on the floor. The operator placed them off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23872857

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: per Cindy in Tallahassee plans were received on June 30. Plans not accurate, ice machine shown on new plan is shown in kitchen, there is no ice machine, there is a soda machine in dining room with ice on top. Steam table, sandwich press is not on plans, bathroom was removed and made into storage/prep area. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23872856

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Admin Complaint

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23786039

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23786040

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23782514

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door Lift top cooler - sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (41F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding) operator took temps at 11am, all were at proper temperature. All put on ice . Operator called for repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Reach in cooler sliced ham 51F, feta 49F, Swiss cheese 50F, Swiss cheese 48F, capicola 49F, provolone 49F, tzatziki 46F, chicken wings 46F, cooked onions 46F, temperatures taken at 11am, 4.25 hours ago were 39F. See stop sale, other food moved to pizza cooler or freezer Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23782516

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23782515

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23782513

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23777017

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Per Cindy in Tallahassee, license shows paid today at 2:59pm Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23777015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door Lift top cooler - sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (41F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (44F - Cold Holding) operator took temps at 11am, all were at proper temperature. All put on ice . Operator called for repair. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23777014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23777016

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2014, Ice machine is in dining room, is now a soda machine that makes ice, large coolers in middle of kitchen removed, 4 stacked pizza ovens added, lift top coolers, pizza press added, bathroom removed, is a prep area now with sandwich press, microwave, slicer. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23777013

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has 1 employee, Damon, expired 4/25 Warning

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23418781

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease and slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22595796

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22583784

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (57F - Ambient Air Temperature); Chicken Wings (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); and Tzatziki Sauce (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the pizza station with an Ambient Air Temperature of 49F. Operator stated a temperature was not taken of the food this morning and the food has been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22583787

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (64F - Cold Holding); Opened Canned Mushrooms (62F - Cold Holding); Opened Canned Peppers (64F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter to the left of the grill. Employee stated items had been out for 15 minutes and are left out during their rush. Discussed requirements to keep on temperature control or Time as a Public Health Control. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (57F - Ambient Air Temperature); Chicken Wings (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); and Tzatziki Sauce (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the pizza station with an Ambient Air Temperature of 49F. Operator stated a temperature was not taken of the food this morning and the food has been in the reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22583786

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22583785

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks and employee food in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer on cook line and in front prep coolers. Discussed proper separation and identification with employees. Also, discussed proper storage of personal items and drinks in storage areas/prep tables. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22583783

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed smoke filling establishment at time of inspection coming from sandwich press in prep room. Observed grease on wall and shelf above sandwich press. Discussed with employees. Warning

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 22178549

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation and employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 21784222

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

41-18-4

Detail 21784219

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution at 500 ppm with the manufacturer's instruction reading to use product on food contact surfaces in between 200 ppm - 400 ppm. Discussed manufacturer's instruction labels with employees and operators and sanitizer for three compartment sink was corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21784221

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution in wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Employee corrected by remaking solution with quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21784220

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 21549946

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21549948

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained

14-11-5

Detail 21549945

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted

23-03-4

Detail 21549947

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on wall soiled

21-07-4

Detail 21549949

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21060499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler - sliced ham 46F, moved to freezer. In vertical freezer in back room - Poultry (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 47 (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding) capocollo (48F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21060500

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sliced turkey in vertical cooler dated 4/23, was frozen and removed from freezer on 4/29, new date not on package. Operator put date on. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20905224

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 20905225

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-03: Time Extended

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20902238

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 20902239

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 portions of beef in bucket on cook line 76. Removed from refrigeration approximately 3 hours ago. Cook moved to grill and heated In vertical coolers in storage area - provolone (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (49F - Cold Holding); (49F); shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded leafy greens (49F)all moved to freezer, operator has temp log showing all at 41F or below at 2 pm today Person in charge will monitor coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Shredded leafy greens 49F, sliced tomatoes 50F , shredded beef 50F , diced chicken 52F in cooler on left side over night. see stop sale Sliced ham 46F, capicollo 50F , sliced ham 51F, sliced turkey 50F, was at 40F at 2 today. Moved to freezer Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20902237

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium, expired 4/21 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 20902240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20899517

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20899520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 portions of beef in bucket on cook line 76°. Removed from refrigeration approximately 3 hours ago. Cook moved to grill and heated In vertical coolers in storage area - provolone (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (49F - Cold Holding); (49F); shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded leafy greens (49F)all moved to freezer, operator has temp log showing all at 41F or below at 2 pm today Person in charge will monitor coolers Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 20899518

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings cooked for 6 minutes, cooled and finished cooking when ordered. Inspector emailed non- continuous cooking form to owner. All chicken will be cooked to 165F until then Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20899519

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

16-37-1

Detail 20899515

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium, expired 4/21 Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20899516

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20899521

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to Warning