CHARLEYS PHILLYSTEAK

With 6 inspections documented, CHARLEYS PHILLYSTEAK maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in LAKELAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

5750 US HWY 98N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13628976

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male cook on cook line preparing food, employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed step ladder blocking hand sink in kitchen, employee moved ladder. Corrected On-Site

9/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10915126

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under fryers.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Table used for ice cream machine, employee cleaned table. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided form to employee. Corrected On-Site

4/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10819533

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee foods in walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with person in charge
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By ice tea station. Manager put up sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of 409 cleaner on shelf by oil. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8891474

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in dining area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole raw shell eggs stored over cut green bell peppers, in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

1/26/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8558752

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8356046

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirt and debris on soft drink counter next to pick up window. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in small flip top unit next to grill. Manager cleaned interior of unit. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed near front counter. Warning