Charley's Philly Steaks

27001 Us Hwy 19 S Ste 2085, Clearwater, FL 33761

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Charley's Philly Steaks' latest score of 67 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of spic and span on a shelf next to food, operator moved chemical to gain compliance.

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear kitchen area. Discussed with operator the need to keep paper towels stocked at all hand wash sinks.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser broken at handwashing sink in rear kitchen area. Operator stated that somebody is coming today to fix or.

31B-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on the floor, operator moved onions to shelf in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep room. Operator refilled paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide tanks not secured in prep room at time of inspection. Operator re-secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alham expired 6/20/2024

53B-14-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager sign

51-13-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to handwash sink

51-11-4

Dec 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone 50f, Swiss 50f. Lids put on product to protect form heat on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon stored over bottles of water in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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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 Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.

How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Charley's 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 Charley's Philly Steaks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Philly Steaks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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