Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall

459 Brandon Town Center, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler prepared 3/8/2026. Operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain drain grate. Operator placed scoop in container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Employee drinks on shelf in prep area stored over food. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/2 pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator added more quat tablets, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 tanks near back door unsecured.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic tubs on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked wings in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**

08B-17-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near walk in freezer. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Emailed to manager **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Emailed to manager **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall.

How does Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall 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 - Brandon Town Center Mall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall is inspected around three times per year on average.

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