Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Charley's Philly Steaks' 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of sliced white cheese 48 F and raw chicken wing 48 F stored in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: sliced white cheese 45 F, raw chicken wing 44 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Most of the employees training expired on 2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to three-compartments sink blocked by mop bucket and a stack of baskets stored in sink. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Astudillo. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purses stored on shelf with package sugars, single service food containers and over the cooking oils at dry food storage area,
40-06-5
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Astudillo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup with no handle used as dispenser in salt bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water and no soap in handwash sink at cook line. Discussed with employee about proper handwash procedures, employee properly washed hands again. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: sliced provolone cheese 57 F, sliced Swiss cheese 58 F, whipped cream 57 F, ice cream mix 57 F. Employee keep the connected walk-in freezer door opens to the walk-in cooler, and contacted owner to call refrigerator repair company. re temped: sliced provolone cheese 51 F, sliced Swiss cheese 48 F, whipped cream 49 F, ice cream mix 50 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
58
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up her cellphone and answered a call, then returned to work with food without changing her gloves. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: sliced tomato 45 F, shredded lettuce 47 F, sliced Swiss 46 F, sliced Provolone 46 F, raw chicken wing 47 F. Walk-in cooler hydraulic door closer malfunction, employee not aware door was not completely closed. Manager able to fixed hydraulic door closer and closed door at time of inspection. Re temped: sliced tomato 42 F, shredded lettuce 44 F, sliced Swiss 42 F, sliced Provolone 43 F, raw chicken wing 43 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted all single service food containers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee waist bag stored on food storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Operator moved to personal items storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
55
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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