Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Brandon restaurants, the typical score is 82; Charley's Philly Steaks is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in flip top cooler next to fryer. Operator moved eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in cabinet under self served soda fountain. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender accessories stored in front counter hand sink. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic tubs on shelf over 3 compartment sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers and paper boats. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop bucket ringer. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk and whipped topping held at 61F in small reach in cooler at front counter. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on shelf with single use items. Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping milk in front counter hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors near griddle.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self serve .soda fountain
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in bulk black pepper. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler doors near griddle.
23-03-4
39
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed packet of red and orange pills on storage shelf next to packets of ketchup. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drinks on dry storage shelf by cups and lids. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and tested at 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by lockers blocked by trash can. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current test kit was expired and not testing
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated they have 2 new hores
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jul 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on dry storage shelf above plastic cups **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic cups stored on floor next to hand sink in dish area **Warning**
25-05-4
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stored with paper goods near back door **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification for Luis Pastora **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored food on dry storage shelf Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor near back door **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink near front registers **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage area near manager desk Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white plastic forks for self service and not wrapped not stored inverted at soda station Corrected-observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
61
Jul 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Philly Steaks on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charley's Philly Steaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Charley's Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Philly Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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