Charley's Steakhouse

8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 328199350

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Charley's Steakhouse has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitizer bucket stored with food”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored next to clean plates on cooks line , operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by xx **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer box of buns on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ Added water then was 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 153.8F **Warning**

22-49-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pantry double door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lexon lids in seafood room **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-5

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over bottled wine. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

Basic - Equipment/pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area opposite from dish pit, around floor drain

36-22-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand sink across from wine storage in back

29-11-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wine decanters stored next to chemical sat the bar **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Copy of tag not on trays with prepped oysters in seafood station

01C-10-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen dish machine 202.4F Re ran and then was 180.4F **Corrected On-Site**

22-59-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under condenser

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Soap bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles in prep kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Two Light bulbs not functioning in dish room

36-62-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Jeff Richey exp 7/9/22

53B-14-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Pulled off OnBase and emailed to operator and they printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen thick cut bacon at room temp thawing in kitchen. Placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charley's Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charley's Steakhouse on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charley's Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizer bucket stored with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Steakhouse.

How does Charley's Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Charley's Steakhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Charley's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Steakhouse have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charley's Steakhouse 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 Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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