Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Charleys Philly Steaks has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Charleys Philly Steaks trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. For two new onsite employees **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the front line, chicken wings no date marked, Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted (June 1, 2025). **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee food stored above container of lemonade, Manager removed the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front line paper plates not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For one female employee, 09/19/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the front area blocked by garbage can, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. For one new female employee.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer case of chicken tenders on floor, employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license (June 1, 2025) posted
50-09-4
67
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above container with lemonade, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, turkey 46F, manager moved to freezer to drop temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, milk no date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of tomatoes stored above container with cooked chicken wings.
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front area, to go containers not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the front counter area, spoon handle touching cookies, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter area, milk in ice bath at 48F, per manager milk was brought out at 9:00am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the front counter area, milk in ice bath at 48F, per manager milk was brought out at 9:00am.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the back area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers above prep sink with old labels. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the walk-in freezer entrance, bread box on floor, also in walk-in freezer, container of chicken nuggets on floor.
08B-38-4
58
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For any employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: None available at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. For any employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the cook line, cut tomatoes, lettuce and chicken wings no date marked, also in walk-in cooler lettuce and milk no date marked, per Manager most items were cooked/prepared 04/13-14/2024.
02C-03-5
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. For any employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with some food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Leaned stack containers above prep sink with old stickers residue.
16-46-4
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken wings 120F-129F, chicken was cooked around 2:00pm and will be discarded at 6:00pm.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front line, grilled onions 48F, manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored above single use gloves, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. No training proof for any employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler observed employee personal food above customers food, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
55
Jun 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
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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