Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
35
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 15 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Charley's Philly Steaks trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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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
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 compartment sink sink area soiled exterior **Repeat Violation**exterior
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit next to mop sink blocked by cardboard boxes.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
41-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walking cooler unit **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed food residues at rear door exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all cooling units soiled, also exterior of flip top cooling unit at front line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink in disrepair, also plumbing under handwashing sink next to mop sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go drinking containers exposed to contamination with chem cleaning products. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front line unit.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed all equipment and discarded oil containers stored at the location. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed chlorine sanitizer mop sink blocked with several items.
42-02-4
35
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a bottle of drano household drain cleaner at rear area storage rack.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding), sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per manager for less than four hours, unit is working well to cool the product safely. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed at unit on the rear area by prep table.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bat rear 3 compartment sink heavily soiled. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit next to mop sink area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit next to mop sink area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed soiled/rust prep table at rear kitchen area.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed bat walk-in cooler door, also under flip top unit front line
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep prep area on the back. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area, inside walk-in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at flip top unit front line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bat rear walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking draining pipe under ha sink unit next to mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed cooking cleaned at flip top unit front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equity ,empty containers stored and cardboard boxes stored in the premises rear area.
33-31-5
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Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mayonnaise (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach-in cooler, as per manager for less than four hours, Ana get moved containers to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the rear block by mop bucket, manager removed the mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at food preparation containers at rack by 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor all throughout storage and prep area and the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter soda dispenser ice bin.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler units.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze sauce bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk-in cooler handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents/returns dusted/soiled all throughout kitchen preparation area and ware washing. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at prep sink.
14-09-4
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaged in food preparation changing tasks and not washing hands and replacing gloves. Employee was coached to always wash hands and change gloves while changing task.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler as per manager two hour out. Staff moved cheese to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed home defense insect killing stored at rack next to mop sink.
41-04-4
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 employee Rene Mendoza as per manager hired less than two weeks and not proof of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
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. Observed employee Rene Mendoza hired as per manager less than two weeks engaged in food preparation and not food handling certificate available.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and soda dispenser . Observed soda nozzles at soda dispensing machine soiled with a black substance like mold at front counter. Observed a black substance like mold at ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers at front counter and walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank unchained at dry storage area. Staff chained the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/rusted AC vents all throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned working containers store not inverted over three compartment sink rack
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with mark not longer cleanable at small preparation table at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold rear door exit/entrance door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors all throughout the kitchen preparation area and front counter area , under and behind storage racks and sinks.
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shield over single service utensils rack at kitchen preparation area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers at walk in cooler as well as the cooler floor.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed three compartment sink faucet in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment , trays and old boxes stored at the rear of the kitchen and in top of walking cooler space.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink next to mop sink area.
29-11-4
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like inside the ice machine .
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed mold like substance on the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation ( scooping French fries at the front line area ).
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease around the fryers at the front area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located at the front next to the fryer.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at the hand sink located at the front .
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of standing water inside reach in cooler at the front .
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager immediately inverted the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed 3 compartment sink is full of mold and with food debris. **Warning**
22-35-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 49° F at the reach in cooler at the front counter. As per employee cheese was placed 1 hour ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Alejandro Martinez 8 months ago.Lisandro Gonzalez 6 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed oil container and boxes stored on front of the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink and also observed mold like substance.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable next to the preparation table at the back area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has accumulation of grease next to the fryer at the front area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor in front of the hand wash sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in cooler at the front. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed heavily soiled-fan cover in walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket with water. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed triple sink soiled
16-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in cooler in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cheese stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager had employee raise unto shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled, exterior of spice bins soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet handle not able to turn and turn on cold water
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Chef inverted containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed heavily soiled fan cover in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
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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 Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami 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 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Charley's Philly Steaks means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Charley's Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Philly Steaks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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