Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Lauderhill average 75, so Charley's Philly Steaks is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: To be observed 12-29 **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk reach in freezer ice build up behind fan unit and on shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate thermometer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 white cutting boards at prep sink grooved with cut marks, black.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, on rim of door, the floor, and fan unit inside walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 77F°. Operator dumped out the water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris
23-03-4
74
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken and beef over ready to eat mushrooms in flip top cooler.
08A-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) per operator less than two hours not prep or portion today.Operator placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am
03D-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezing door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with crispy onions at flip top cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in bucket of standing water 85F at wing station
10-07-4
43
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41°F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41°F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located at prep area used to store degreaser,glass cleaner, hanging on sides of the sink. Operator removed and stored chemicals correctly. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken wings made from Sunday July 31st with no date marking. Observed pre cooked chicken wings made from Sunday July 31st stored in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Observed milk opened 72 hours ago per operator stored in walk in with no date marking. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold build up on self serve soda machine located in dining room. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located in dry storage soda box station with build up mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at meat station and reach in topping station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use ladle used to dispense oil stored on side of oven equipment. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoop touching sugar and salt in containers held by ice tea station. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs used to dispense cooked wings in standing water at 90°F stored on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in meat station and topping station with mold build up.. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items located at ice tea machine area ,cook line,fryer area not inverted. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed turkey stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed turkey in container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses **Warning**
21-12-4
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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 Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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