Charleys Philly Steaks

2500 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

American

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink hand washing sink. The supervisor supplied paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the cook line. Sanitizer bucket set up and cloths placed in bucket

21-12-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, in a 1/6 pan of 74F water was stored a pair of tongs. The tongs were removed to the triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

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

View 3 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink across from 3 Compartment sink

27-16-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed from floor an placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 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 procedures to manager **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Icicles hanging from ceiling in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in cook line. Water temperature at 78F. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to be sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Mar 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk -in freezer floor and entrance underneath door.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.

How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charleys 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 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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