Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Charley's Philly Steaks has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, showing up four times.
Charley's Philly Steaks' latest score of 58 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -hose splitter no vacuum breaker
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -walk in freezer, food stored below dripping fan unit
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer floor and food boxes
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at front counter **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cook line cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
58
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Top of walk-in cooler area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table front area the one have the vegetables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left it at the water inside the mop bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on top of ready to eat vegetables mix and mozzarella sticks .operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon cooked (110F -hot holding)operator stated that it's only been at the hot hold for 1.5 hours and she did reheat it to 200f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table front area the one have the vegetables. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Top of walk-in cooler area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left it at the water inside the mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bacon 111f been at the hot hood since 11 am
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47f been cut less than 4 hours. operator move it to the cooler and temperature drop to 42f during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon (111F - Hot Holding).
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager washed his thermometer at the employee hand sink at the front area . Advised given employee hand sink for hand wash only .
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at the shelf on top of 3 compartment sink .
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Top of walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the shelf top of 3 compartment sink .
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of pickles stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink front area about to falling off the wall but still usable and function. Maintenance person was working on it to get it fix . **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of the make table .
29-49-6
39
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to triple sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.2 dead under counter. Manager swept up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. / under triple sink.
36-24-5
86
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 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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