Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling tile missing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Charley's Philly Steaks' latest score of 61 falls below the Cutler Bay average of 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in a corner of the kitchen area at the back. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and another employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in some areas, at the front counter and by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lids a broken containers stored above 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed exit door frame is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-60-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the front counter.
21-12-4
61
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in a corner of the kitchen area at the back.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch and bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Exit door frame torn/in poor repair. Observed exit door frame is in disrepair.
36-60-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in some areas, at the front counter and by the 3 compartment sink.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Manager placed it inside a plastic container after she washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks and lettuce inside the reach in cooler at the front not covered. Employee covered both . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at triple 400plus ppm. Operator diluted solution final reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unaware proper cook temperature of chicken wings. Coached manager on minimum temperature.
53A-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on work station and not in sanitizer solution. Operator place in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor 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. Observed no kit or form. Inspector emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no kit or form. Inspector emailed operator form at time of callback. As per employee, documents are all in safe and has no access to. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed light fixture missing above front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed light fixture missing above front counter at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile behind walk in cooler near office. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed missing tile above cooler near office at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove mold in disrepair next to prep table near warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed cove mold in disrepair next to prep table near warewash area during callback. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above food for customers in walk in cooler. Operator moved employee food to bottom shelf to segregate from customer food. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed employee food stored above food for customers in walk in cooler. Operator moved employee food to bottom shelf to segregate from customer food at time of callback. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair between entryway of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed floor in disrepair between entryway of walk in cooler and walk in freezer; metal flooring not connected firmly to ground during callback. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth on prep table during inspection near soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed cloth on prep table during inspection near soda machine. Observed cloth on counter next to register during callback; none in use. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Observed no kit or form. Inspector emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Roxana with no training
53B-13-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed light fixture missing above front counter.
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile behind walk in cooler near office.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above food for customers in walk in cooler. Operator moved employee food to bottom shelf to segregate from customer food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair between entryway of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth on prep table during inspection near soda machine.
21-12-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove mold in disrepair next to prep table near warewash area.
36-03-4
61
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled. Employee labeled it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
95
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 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cutler Bay average of 69.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the 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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