CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS - BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL
459 Brandon Town Center Drive
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed employee clean. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked wings in walk in cooler. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl in front counter hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked wings in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by walk in freezer and near fryers. Sandwich meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of mushrooms and bell peppers stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 observed on soda syrup boxes on rack. 4 observed on floor under soda syrup rack. 12 observed on floor under prep sink. 4 observed on floor under desk. 7 observed on floor behind CO2 tanks. 1 observed on aluminum pot lid under 3 compartment sink. Approximately 40 observed under ice bin at front counter. 14 observed on lower shelf at end of front counter. 8 observed in cabinet under toaster.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator corrected to allow towels to dispense. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near walk in freezer. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink observed on counter near fruit toppings. Manager discarded. 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. Shoes on shelf next to ketchup packs. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near walk in freezer. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler had dust accumulation.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in walk in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in cabinet at front counter. Employee eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings observed behind ice machine and under prep sink.
- 02C-03-5: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. Cheese in walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in both hand sinks.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand sinks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).