Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Charleys Philly Steaks' 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 2 live roaches stuck in sticky traps behind reach in freezer and under soda syrup hook up and 3 in the handle of the fire extinguisher by the back door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towel used to line container of cooked bacon.
14-86-1
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator hung spray hose on hook. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior deflector plate in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent above water heater in the back of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 tiles missing in front of grill at front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle directly touching food in salt and pepper seasoning, operator repositioned scoop so that the handle is not in the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces by water heater and one piece of wood under Handwash sink in the back kitchen.
14-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle on shelf above food items to be sold to the public, manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container on dry storage shelf, operator labeled as salt and pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Container of cooked bacon in reach in cooler at front counter the container is lined with paper towels, manager unsure if towels are food grade.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese, tomatoes, and sautéed onions on cooks line. Operator wrote times on board 10-2. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator finished filling out certificates. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector plate in ice machine. Cutting boards on reach in cooler are stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of iced coffee on top shelf above cheeses in reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler, operator moved to the employee food area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside the bulk salt container. Manager moved the cups handle to be above food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden attachment under Handwash sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf over sugar bin on dry storage shelf. Operator moved drink below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
47
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding); item in cooler across from grill, cooler lid kept open by tongs in mushroom container, operator placed item in reach in freezer retemped at 41. lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) no time mark and not listed on time as a public health control application, all other items in reach in cooler on time, operator added to application and time stamped 11-3. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheeses and tomatoes in reach in cooler to the left of grill. Operator time stamped 11-3. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap next to salt bin, operator moved soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice bin. Soda nozzles. Interior ice machine the white deflector plate. Lemonade dispenser nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Observed blank certificates in office drawer, none filled out except one expired employee who is no longer employed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging by mop sink. Operator labeled as cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near cracked light shield. Floor soiled in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on top of soda boxes in back area, operator moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 2 Red Bulls and food from another restaurant on shelf in reach in cooler above food to be sold to public, operator moved to employee food bin in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of soda boxes, operator moved purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on rack above Three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lemonade dispenser the lid is cracked. Spatula handle cracked hanging on wall at dish area. Cracked large container stuck area sugar bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On front cooks line and in front of desk office area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back area near reach in freezer and Three compartment sink.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece attached under Handwash sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan blowing by office desk soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on clean dish rack by Three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink wash step.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in large salt bin and in salt pepper mixture on dry storage shelf by Handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
23
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense bacon bis on server line. Manager removed bowl and placed a ladle for use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on cook line next to grill.
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored in Reach in Cooler above food served to the public.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (seasoning) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charleys 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 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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