Charleys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
58
Score
Charleys Philly Steaks has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Charleys Philly Steaks' 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can by rear Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No. Soap at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Faucet very tight. Does not move.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hat. Cell phone by single service items move rear rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in frontline corner of next to cook line.
36-22-4
58
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Open gallon of milk not dated operator says it was open four days ago. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Employee kirista not informed of responsibility. Employee signed document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of food warmer unit. Employee discarded. **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 phone on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. On bottom of flip top cooler by bread rack Operator discarded milk Milk opened 9-3-2024
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk on bottom of flip top cooler by bread rack opened 9/3
01B-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On shelf under flat top grill
21-12-4
67
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer at wing station, chicken (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chicken in drawer for 2.5/hours, operator reheated chicken to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, missing back flow preventer on non-chemical dispenser side of splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw bacon stored above unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
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. On make line, bottom of reach in cooler. Opened jug of milk, to dated. Operator stated was opened yesterday AM.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink in dish area, operator states sink is not operational. She placed trash can in front, stopped employees from trying to use sink. **Warning**
31A-07-4
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. Employee at register, hired for two weeks per manager, no proof available for employee responsibility. Emailed operator employee agreement form.
11-26-1
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter above ice cream machine, dust buildup on wall
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, plastic bucket of pickles stored on floor. In walk in freezer, cases of bread on floor. In dry storage area, 2 jugs of fryer oil stored under shelf on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer, heavy buildup of ice on floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At wing station, tongs hanging on warmer drawer handle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining area, cabinet under soda dispenser is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter area, next to icee machine, to go containers not stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. On knife rack, large filet knife has chipped edge.
14-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the wing station, uncovered drink on top of warmer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dish drying rack, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
30
Aug 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charleys Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Charleys Philly Steaks most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Charleys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charleys Philly Steaks have averaged around six 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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