Content Creator Charged After Throwing Cheesesteak at Pat’s Employee

A content creator has been charged with harassment on Friday following an assault on an employee at Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, according to 6abc.com. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, turned himself in to Philadelphia police on Thursday.

The charges follow a police review of video footage depicting a confrontation at the restaurant. New footage posted by the content creator shows a person throwing a cheesesteak at an employee. The creator stated that he reviews restaurants and throws food at staff members if he does not like the meal.

Pat's King of Steaks Bans Cameras After Assault

The owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, Oliveri, stated that the establishment has been in operation for nearly 97 years and has received significant support from the community and its customers since the incident. In response to the assault, the restaurant announced plans to implement a ban on cameras on the premises.

Customers visiting the shop expressed disapproval of the act. Bob Baylinson of Fort Lauderdale described the incident as “horrible,” suggesting the creator may have been seeking “clicks.”

Industry Solidarity

The incident prompted an unusual show of support from Geno’s Steaks, a longtime rival of Pat’s. Despite the competition between the two businesses, Anthony Rossi of Geno’s expressed solidarity with the victimized employee.

“In solidarity as people who get up and go to work every morning. I feel that, I wouldn’t want it to happen to me. That’s somebody’s grandfather. They don’t deserve that,”

Rossi said.

Philadelphia police indicated that the investigation into the matter remains ongoing.