Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Charley's Philly Steaks is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ice cream mix (47F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Manager opened walk in freezer and called service tech **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired February 1, 2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer on walk in cooler showing 40 but ambient temperature is at 47f **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by ice machine turned off due to issue with leg mechanism to turn on water **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Amir Ibhram. Other Certified Food Manager certification for Samantha not valid. Not employed at location anymore. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine **Warning**
31B-03-4
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets: milk (55F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on safe staff cards
53B-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On condenser line and floors
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in front of reach in cooler
14-11-5
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by back ice machine. 1 live roach on wall by display case **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink unable to dispense soap by front counter. Table was moved away from wall and unable to reach soap. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler behind condenser. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink next to three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
Aug 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink located on site plans to right side of three compartment sink removed. Observed connections on wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: Hand sink not reinstalled **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw chicken stored behind pan of raw beef in make line cooler next to flat top. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager placed raw beef of grill and handled wrapper of raw beef with gloved hand. They then proceeded to handle roll with out changing gloves **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink located on site plans to right side of three compartment sink removed. Observed connections on wall **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on shelf next to detergent **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water in mop sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Disinfecting bleach present advised operator to go by approved grade bleach. Approved grade bleach purchased by operator during inspection.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is using chlorine and has quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup out of container.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on storage shelf in front of ice machine above seasonings. Operator moved drinks from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table next to ice machine. Operator removed phone from prep table.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line in front of fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken nuggets stored on floor in freezer. operator placed nuggets on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the bottom of the walk in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator poured water out of container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with a poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloth on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator placed all wiping cloth inside bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
27
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink was installed far away due to table being pulled out. Discussed with manager to move soap location by front counter for easier access **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. To right side of three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Hand sink not installed **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. To left side of mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple cleaners stored on rack by sugar bin. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. To right side of three compartment sink **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. For some employees **Warning**
11-26-1
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**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink was installed far away due to table being pulled out. Discussed with manager to move soap location by front counter for easier access **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door reach in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. To left side of mop sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Observed water leaking from ceiling tiles above mop sink **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee cup and energy drink on tray of syrups in walk in cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
43
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 10oz of moldy graded Parmesan stored in walk-in cooler Observed employee discard
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet wiping clothes and Togo lids stored in hand sink on service line
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles filled with sanitizer not labeled in dish area
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 10oz of moldy graded Parmesan stored in walk-in cooler Observed employee discard
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in back kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups stored on floor in back kitchen
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not inverted at mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label on shelf above fryers
02D-01-5
45
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 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plant City average of 81.
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 four times per year on average.
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