CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS located in BRANDON has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11110 CAUSEWAY BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917531

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self serve .soda fountain
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in bulk black pepper. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors near griddle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler doors near griddle.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk and whipped topping held at 61F in small reach in cooler at front counter. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on shelf with single use items. Manager removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping milk in front counter hand sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756042

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drinks on dry storage shelf by cups and lids. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed packet of red and orange pills on storage shelf next to packets of ketchup. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Employee replaced Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759033

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and tested at 150ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by lockers blocked by trash can. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current test kit was expired and not testing
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated they have 2 new hores

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446141

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446128

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368177

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on dry storage shelf above plastic cups Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic cups stored on floor next to hand sink in dish area Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed to operator Warning