CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS located in ORLANDO has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Dowden Road
Orlando, Florida, 32832
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894906

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken Plastic container at the triple sink .
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86f. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table . Repeat Violation
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw beef steak then start preparing sandwich touching bread and lettuce with the same gloves spoke to him and he did washed his hand and changed his gloves . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896559

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
  • 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs stored with the cinnamon sugar touching the product. Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75f. Operator dump the water Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table . Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green paper stored on top of cooked wings at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Make table front area . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896225

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Top of walk-in cooler area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table front area the one have the vegetables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left it at the water inside the mop bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780827

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Top of walk-in cooler area. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman restroom. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table front area the one have the vegetables. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left it at the water inside the mop bucket. Warning
  • 08A-13-5: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. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on top of ready to eat vegetables mix and mozzarella sticks .operator moved it . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon cooked (110F -hot holding)operator stated that it's only been at the hot hold for 1.5 hours and she did reheat it to 200f. 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

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8663396

  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 70f. Warning
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8663673

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662570

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at the shelf on top of 3 compartment sink .
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Top of walk-in freezer.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the shelf top of 3 compartment sink .
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of pickles stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink front area about to falling off the wall but still usable and function. Maintenance person was working on it to get it fix . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes . Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of the make table .
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bacon 111f been at the hot hood since 11 am
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47f been cut less than 4 hours. operator move it to the cooler and temperature drop to 42f during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon (111F - Hot Holding).
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager washed his thermometer at the employee hand sink at the front area . Advised given employee hand sink for hand wash only .

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379797

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry at her hand during washing dishes . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5: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 a scooping cup handle touching salt and seasoning mix . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket bottom of make table .
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink located at Back area next to the 3 compartment sink . Corrected On-Site