Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024
86
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Lutz average 79, so Charley's Philly Steaks is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -19 dead on sticky trap -2 dead on floor in between CO2 tanks in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: 2 dead under service counter 1 dead under reach in cooler by front service counter line 2 dead under hot holding unit on service prep line Employee removed dead roaches and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled money at cash register than removed gloves and placed new gloves on no hand washing. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm three compartment sink. Retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by grill top. Ambient air temperature 59 f Cut tomatoes 48 f cut lettuce 46 f cheese 49 f placed into the cooler less than 4 hours. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to freezer 2nd temp all to 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Missing for 4 employees
53B-13-5
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. Missing for 4 employees
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Ontop of prep table by mop sink employee moved above mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
47
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm Operator replaced bag of sanitizer
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 46F moved to walk in freezer
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter installed
29-42-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm Operator replaced bag of sanitizer operator.
21-08-4
61
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shredded cheese 47F, cooked chicken 50FAt 10:55am. Operator moved to cooler for quick chill. Rechecked at 12:00pm, cooked chicken 43, shredded cheese42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area, flies. 4 small flies under triple sink 2 small flies on wall by desk 7 small flies under storage shelf 2 small flies under prep sink 4 small flies under front counter
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor Drain next to beverage station at front counter Loose metal strip under front counter by red tubing Light covers and vent in prep room soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic pans at dish area
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
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 7, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's 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 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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