CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS
1455 NW 107 AVE #462, Miami FL 33172 · 954.397.9586
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed 3 compartment sink is full of mold and with food debris.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015053325 | Nov 10, 2015 | Apr 11, 2016 | $100 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 compartment sink sink area soiled exterior exterior
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit next to mop sink blocked by cardboard boxes.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walking cooler unit
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed food residues at rear door exit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout the establishment.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed chlorine sanitizer mop sink blocked with several items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all cooling units soiled, also exterior of flip top cooling unit at front line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink in disrepair, also plumbing under handwashing sink next to mop sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go drinking containers exposed to contamination with chem cleaning products.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front line unit.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed all equipment and discarded oil containers stored at the location.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed at unit on the rear area by prep table.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a bottle of drano household drain cleaner at rear area storage rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding), sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per manager for less than four hours, unit is working well to cool the product safely.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bat rear 3 compartment sink heavily soiled. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit next to mop sink area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit next to mop sink area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed soiled/rust prep table at rear kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed bat walk-in cooler door, also under flip top unit front line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep prep area on the back.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area, inside walk-in cooler/freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at flip top unit front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bat rear walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking draining pipe under ha sink unit next to mop sink area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed cooking cleaned at flip top unit front line.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equity,empty containers stored and cardboard boxes stored in the premises rear area.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mayonnaise (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach-in cooler, as per manager for less than four hours, Ana get moved containers to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink on the rear block by mop bucket, manager removed the mop bucket.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk-in cooler handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents/returns dusted/soiled all throughout kitchen preparation area and ware washing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at prep sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at food preparation containers at rack by 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor all throughout storage and prep area and the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter soda dispenser ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler units.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink in disrepair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze sauce bottles not labeled.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaged in food preparation changing tasks and not washing hands and replacing gloves. Employee was coached to always wash hands and change gloves while changing task.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler as per manager two hour out. Staff moved cheese to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Observed employee Rene Mendoza as per manager hired less than two weeks and not proof of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Rene Mendoza hired as per manager less than two weeks engaged in food preparation and not food handling certificate available.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed home defense insect killing stored at rack next to mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and soda dispenser. Observed soda nozzles at soda dispensing machine soiled with a black substance like mold at front counter. Observed a black substance like mold at ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers at front counter and walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank unchained at dry storage area. Staff chained the tanks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/rusted AC vents all throughout the establishment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned working containers store not inverted over three compartment sink rack
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with mark not longer cleanable at small preparation table at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold rear door exit/entrance door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors all throughout the kitchen preparation area and front counter area, under and behind storage racks and sinks.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shield over single service utensils rack at kitchen preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers at walk in cooler as well as the cooler floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed three compartment sink faucet in disrepair.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment, trays and old boxes stored at the rear of the kitchen and in top of walking cooler space.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink next to mop sink area.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was coached about it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed mold like substance on the 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation ( scooping French fries at the front line area ).
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease around the fryers at the front area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located at the front next to the fryer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at the hand sink located at the front.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of standing water inside reach in cooler at the front.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager immediately inverted the wet mop.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed 3 compartment sink is full of mold and with food debris.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink and also observed mold like substance..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has accumulation of grease next to the fryer at the front area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket with water.
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