Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
67
Score
Charleys Philly Steaks has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Charleys Philly Steaks' latest score of 67 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer bottle stored on top of preparation table front counter. Operator stored sanitizer by hand sink away from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
67
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket inside hand wash sink. Employee removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed front counter by soda machine,soil card board on the floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles bucket stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed stored food bucket 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs inside container with water at ambient temperature, employee stored tongs inside clean plastic container no water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change task, changed gloves without washing hands first. Employee got coached in proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not identified in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor next to the three compartment sink. Also observed boxes of bread stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above single service storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee open ice cream container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open cup of ice cream in walk in freezer. Operator discarded ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 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. Observed for Angelica penuela and Alison copeda expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above 3 compartment sink, ceiling tiles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach in cooler at front counter next to fryer, in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between wall and veggies washing sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in back area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve plastic trays stored on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
86
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese at 45F Cold Holding in reach in cooler by cook line. Cheese container was over filled and French fries (65F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table. According to employee fries have been out for 45 minutes. Operator placed fries in reach in cooler to chill. Operator removed cheese container inside reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS next to vegetable sink.
31B-02-4
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. Observed no available for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor next to mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile near walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in back area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal wallet near vegetable sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed three containers broken and two lids cracked on drying rack.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bibs syrup on floor near ice machine. Observed water bottle cases on floor. Observed cooking oil box on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored In between wall and vegetable sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve plastic trays stored on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
45
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning towel inside hand wash sink, Employee removed towel from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling water stains by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread stored on the floor inside walk in freezer , and case with sauces stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Employee stored food items more than six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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