Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
27
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited two times.
Charleys Philly Steaks' latest score of 27 falls below the Orange Park average of 73. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line, handled cell phone then put gloves on and prepared food for customers without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed by clean dish rack across from triple sink. 2 live flying insects observed at front counter near container of fruit toppings. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of stainless steel cleaner and spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to single service ramekins on back shelf of table entering the kitchen. Employee moved chemicals to different location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 reach in cooler on cook line, gallon of milk not date marked. Employee stated it was opened yesterday morning.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen, one green cutting board soiled on prep table. Also, hanging up by triple sink one green cutting board soiled. Also, interior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby has white calcium build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage rack by walk-in cooler, to go cup used as scooper in container of salt and pepper mix. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One water bottle on prep table near microwave on cook line. One water bottle on dry storage rack next to food products. Employee discarded both water bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbuds case and pack of gum on prep table in kitchen in front of microwave. Employee moved belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with sandwich toppings both gaskets are torn on each door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up on floor by back shelf and also on side of door and door way into freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have build up of grease. Also, shelf below flat top grill has build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On rack across from triple sink, multiple containers with old labels still on them present.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes and green bell pepper stored on shelf above prepped sliced bell peppers and sliced onions.
08B-17-4
35
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled personal cell phone with gloved hands, and immediately began preparing french fries without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, container of raw chicken stored on top of case of sub rolls. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw bacon stored over ready to eat tomatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
29-42-4
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.
53B-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
51-18-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop salt/pepper mix in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee water bottles on prep counter on main cook line in kitchen. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee on cook line chewing food while working in kitchen.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep counter on cook line, employee phone stored. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of sub rolls in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from emergency exit in dining area.
36-24-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored on cook line tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and bucket refilled. Retested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
27
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Charleys 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 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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