Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Charleys Philly Steaks has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Charleys Philly Steaks was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Charleys Philly Steaks trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used plastic gloves in handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated operator and provided Copies of Employee health reporting agreements. Employees read and signed agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless Steele scrubby in handwashing sink in front next to warming unit. Employee removed scrubby. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash soap at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on the floor in front area of establishment next to 2 drawer reach-in cooler. Operator moved oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in 2 drawer warming unit at 116F. Operator stated that the chicken had been in the warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Operator turned up unit to bring temperature up on chicken. Observed chicken nuggets now at 182F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had copies of the health reporting agreement. Operator had employees on staff at the time of this inspection, read and sign agreements. Operator will have the other employees read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup and nasal spray on shelf above bagged soda. Operator removed medicines. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed medicine improperly stored on shelf above bagged soda at the time of this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
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. Observed H. Starr and Y. Sibada with out any proof of food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed H. Starr and Y. Sibada without any proof of food handlers training at the time of this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers in back dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed old labels on food containers in back dish area at the time of this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area next to single serve containers on front line next to warming unit. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed employee beverage on food prep table next to single serve containers at the time of this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken in single door flip top next to fryers over ready to eat pepper and onions. Educated operator on separation of raw and ready to eat foods. Operator moved peppers and onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of Ortho home defense at front counter next to single serve items. Operator removed chemical and place in garbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup and nasal spray on shelf above bagged soda. Operator removed medicines. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Operator posted vomit clean-up sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed H. Starr and Y. Sibada with out any proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on warming unit handle in front food prep area. Operator removed tongs and placed in pan next to warming unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of container in sugar touching product. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers in back dish area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area next to single serve containers on front line next to warming unit. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
33
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back warewashing hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the back warewashing hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored on top of food containers in the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on the cook line prep tables.
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being thawed in standing water. Had operator turn on the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers not inverted or protected on the cook line. Operator inverted some containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
67
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food items on dry storage shelf. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked onion (64F - Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight. Operator to discard Chicken and Cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked onion (64F - Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight. Operator to discard Chicken and Cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest strip hanging over soda boxes in back storage area. Operator moved pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee agreements. Emailed to operator. Operator filled out agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of food warmer across from fryers. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hoods over fryers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers in walk in cooler and containers stored above triple sink.
16-46-4
33
May 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charleys Philly Steaks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Charleys Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charleys Philly Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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