Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Charley's Philly Steaks 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Viera restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coves by dry storage area
36-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
82
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Beverage dispensers backsplash is soiled
14-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter not having soap at station. Operator refill soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not label sanitation. Operator label it sanitation **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays not inverted. Operator inverted the to go trays **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove closer to mop sink
36-03-4
78
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator remove sticker and wash rinse and sanitize the container **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
90
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair they are torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer door entrance - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves after changing task without washing hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed mop sink hose is touching the bottom of the sink. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table slice tomatoes ; (60-61F - Cooling); shredded lettuce (60-62F - Cooling); slice cheese (60-62F - Cooling); commercially made mayonnaise (60-62F - Cooling) operator stated that items have been in equipment since 11:00am temp the product at 1:00pm. Told operator to put all items in walk in cooler to get them cooled down to reach 41F or below. Internal ambient air thermometer is ready 50-51F cold holding **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing toxic liquid not labeled **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. slice tomatoes ; (60-61F - Cooling); shredded lettuce (60-62F - Cooling); slice cheese (60-62F - Cooling); commercially made mayonnaise (60-62F - Cooling) operator stated that items have been in equipment since 11:00am temp the product at 1:00pm. Told operator to put all items in walk in cooler to get them cooled down to reach 41F or below. Internal ambient air thermometer is ready 50-51F cold holding **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair they are torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer door entrance
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of the grill station reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled
02D-01-5
45
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in spray bottle on hand wash sink front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have build up of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Emailed operator
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water, boneless wing station
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Blue mop and green mop in mop sink.
42-01-4
82
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator did not sanitize cutting board when using triple sink. Washed and rinsed. No sanitizing step.
22-45-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non-chemical side of the split at the mop sink. Installed before splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic cup used as scoop for spice in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
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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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Viera?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Viera average of 83.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charley's Philly Steaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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