Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
82
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Charley's Philly Steaks' latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, employee discarded beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked in shelf in ware washing area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of lemonade stored under front counter area near register
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Platters and lids stored not inverted on storage shelf
25-06-4
74
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect near boxed drinks
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide present for flying insects on shelf with chemicals
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (53F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in flip top cooler next to the cooking equipment. Manager closed lid to allow food items to cool.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food without beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black plastic platters stored not inverted on shelf near the walk in cooler
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In office/dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly steak stored over ready to eat condiment/ sauces in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table where condiments are stored.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf near triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep tables, employee moved knife during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink. Water is leaking into a red bucket
29-11-4
64
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Manager ordered new cutting boards **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area where office is located - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: No change **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler, manager properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor near boxed drinks, manage killed and discarded roach during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects in kitchen are near mop sink and prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small soufflé cup used to scoop seasoning
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area where office is located
36-37-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Several employee chewing gum while preparing food items and washing dishes in ware washing area. Spoke to manager about chewing gum and food while working with food or clean dishes or utensils
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cups of marinara sauce, jacket stored on case of cups. Employee moved personal items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan cover in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service platter and lids stored not inverted on dry storage shelf
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep table and ice cream mixer. Manager properly stored wiping cloths **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed fountain drink Diet Coke stored on floor, manager properly stored Diet Coke. Case of fries stored on floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
37
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Alcohol on shelf above clean linens, office/storage, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice in ice bin, employee placed a cover in front of it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw phili meat then grabbed cooked onions with same gloves, explained to him and he washed hands and discarded onions **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by cook line
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked boneless wings on shelf above fries, reach in freezer by cook line, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47f cheese above fill line in prep unit, employee rearranged **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by cook line, employee moved cart and trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up container with water at handsink front counter
31A-11-4
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. One employee here for two months
53B-13-5
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Didn't rinse it all from container and then placed it in sanitizer, explained to him
16-19-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink, mgr placed it on **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables, employee discarded them **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table, employee jacket on shelf above linens, office/storage, mgr moved them **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Mgr handling raw wings
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, storage area, mgr moved handle up **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink at front counter, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes with to go containers in office/storage
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mgr hanged it **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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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 Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” 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 Jacksonville?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charley's 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 Charley's Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Philly Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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