Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Charleys Philly Steaks has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Charleys Philly Steaks on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed improperly at the splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
74
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Wings, 75F cooling 3hrs. Operator moved to freezer for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese sauce 88F 3hrs hot holding . Advised to immediately reheat to 165F for temp recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler is leaking
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in fry cooler. And topping cooler
29-49-6
58
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler over 24 hours not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler and chicken wing cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice for temperature recovery. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Operator has products on ice until refrigerator is repaired. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler over 24 hours not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler holding chicken wings. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler and chicken wing cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice for temperature recovery. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Provided to operator operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided to operator. Operator had employees acknowledge and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dry storage, and 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler holding chicken wings.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler and chicken wing cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
43
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Significant standing water in reach-in cooler on front cookline - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched deli-paper contaminated with raw chicken, raw chicken then touched sliced ready-to-eat cheese
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in mop sink, 15 by ice on front line. Next day callback per Kim Pleicones **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon stored over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched deli-paper contaminated with raw chicken, raw chicken then touched sliced ready-to-eat cheese
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding temperatures of sliced provolone, sliced Swiss, shred cheddar range 53F-55F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding temperatures of sliced provolone, sliced Swiss, shred cheddar range 53F-55F products labeled and verified by operator to have been received 1/5 and 1/9 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles on cart with single serve cup lids
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard box in front of handwash sink in back prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink at front counter, sink in back area
31B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewashing area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket and mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris and grease build up on side of grill and cabinets
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in front of secured tanks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Boxed food on top shelf walk-in cooler next to cut lettuce
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on dry storage shelf, purse above sauce
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on front line
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bowls in warewashing clean storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tomatoes in walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mission tiles on front line
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in back area
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Significant standing water in reach-in cooler on front cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Whole peppers over commercially processed dressing
08B-17-4
14
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked bacon with fat (80F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. Provided time control forms. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard stocked on top of sink. Staff removed boxes **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. Provided forms.
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.
53B-13-5
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. . Provided forms.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager verified ownership., manager printed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Leak front counter
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese sticks and chicken in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area.
36-62-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
45
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning was issued 11/3/22 due on 1/2/22
53A-02-7
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 was issued on 11/3/22 due on 1/2/23
53B-01-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. -Grease on and around receptacles in the hallways with greasy odor. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Leachate water(waste waters) dripping on floor. Is a share dumpster with all mall concessions. **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Observed Hallways with cardboard boxes, cartons and strapping including tape and other garbage lining halls and walls and cages in poor repair. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - Pipe under hand wash sink back area. - Front counter hand wash sink faucet **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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