CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS
7948 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 954.541.3941
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016049221 | Oct 14, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certification at this time.
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. No proof of employees training available at this time.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed cellphone.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between use. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk reach in freezer ice build up behind fan unit and on shelves.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed colander with food debris on clean ware washing rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of "Nashville Hot Wing Sauce" jar in dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk reach in freezer ice build up behind fan unit and on shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test strips
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer ice build up on back wall and back of fan unit
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in bucket on food prep table submerged in water temping at 87F
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops on floor by mop sink, not properly stored to dry
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on side of flip top, not stored in sanitizer bucket
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate thermometer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 white cutting boards at prep sink grooved with cut marks, black.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, on rim of door, the floor, and fan unit inside walk in.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 77F°. Operator dumped out the water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yellow onions in direct contact with floor in back storage area. Operator moved off floor onto shelving
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Charley's Sandwich to go boxes stored in direct contact with floor. Operator moved off floor onto proper shelving
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to proper 100ppm
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed raw chicken and beef over ready to eat mushrooms in flip top cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) per operator less than two hours not prep or portion today.Operator placed in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezing door.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with crispy onions at flip top cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in bucket of standing water 85F at wing station
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.