Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. 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 three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Charley's Philly Steaks trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a spoon and a partial cup if coffee inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen, there is a wire scrubber inside the hand washing sink at the front counter. Operator cleared both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. The light inside the walk in freezer does not work.
38-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a buildup of slime along the edge of the ice chute in the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. The light shield in the walk in freezer is damaged.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the last hood filter above the deep fryer.
23-03-4
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front counter; cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cheese sticks (58F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to freeze. Corrective action taken. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk in more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
70
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used as a dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 08-13-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check quaternary sanitizer. **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used as a dump sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 08-13-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on back prep table. Operator removed drink This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 08-13-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink from an open container on front cooks line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Nozzles of ice tea urns at front counter have a build up inside. **Warning**
22-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front prep counter This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 08-13-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator emptied sink, adjusted dispenser and refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared chicken wings (54 F - Cold Holding) kimchi (52 F - Cold Holding) In front make table. Operator states food was placed into cooler 3 prior from walk in cooler. Operator moved food to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back hand washing sink in prep area used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on back prep table. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
86
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over pickles in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pickles to the other side of the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on shelf next to the hand washing sink.
14-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean at the reach in cooler. Operator removed and placed inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink, no additional back flow installed
29-34-4
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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath front counter.
41-17-4
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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine Repeat from 07-01-2022 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents have a build up of grease above walk in freezer and above front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on back prep table. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside front reach in cooler across from toaster.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On back prep table.
21-09-4
50
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook rub his head and failed to wash hands and change gloves.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pickles. Operator moved the pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook open a cooler door and failed to change gloves.
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the chute of the ice machine in the back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a cake next to the food for the restaurant.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk In freezer. This is a repeat violation from 11/20/20, 7/14/21, and 07/27/21 and 02/28/22. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.observed french fries next to the hand wash sink on the main line.
08B-54-4
52
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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” 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 Naples?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charley's 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 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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