CHARLEY’S PHILLY STEAKS
10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-519-5555
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bone in and boneless wings in walk in cooler cooling overnight per person in charge with no preparation done today at 52-53F. Observed items in covered containers with condensation on the lid.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bone in and boneless wings in walk in cooler cooling overnight per person in charge with no preparation done today at 52-53F. Observed items in covered containers with condensation on the lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced provolone in front make line at 45F. Item unloaded and unit lid open. Person in charge added lid.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty has been manager for 1.5 years with no proof of CFM.
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in glue trap in cabinet under soda station on front line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in cooler with debris, old food accumulated especially in corners of unit. Observed holes in ceiling tiles where piping from the walls meet ceiling in back kitchen in several places.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching raw beef at makeline. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets under soda machine and hand wash sink at front line with debris accumulation. Right side of fryers with grease accumulation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Philly meat thawing on counter at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket a 0ppm. Also stored on back of make line cooler. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon case stored over prepped tomatoes. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes in front line at 50F. Observed item unlidded. Other items in unit 43F or below. Person in charge states have been in unit less than 4 hours.
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. Two employees on duty working at establishment for 60+ days with no proof of food handler training.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf under griddle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on side prep table with tea urn storage. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall to left of fryers with grease buildup. Floor behind ice machine with debris buildup.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid open at dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of fryers with grease buildup. Cabinets under hand wash sink and under soda dispenser in front kitchen with debris buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on line not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop across from cook line cheese, chicken, turkey, cheese 45-53F. Ambient temperature of unit down to 41F by end of inspection. Person in charge states lid has been open. Moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef with visible liquid on outside of paper, then handle seasoning container with gloved hands without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop across from cook line cheese, chicken, turkey, cheese 45-53F. Ambient temperature of unit down to 41F by end of inspection. Person in charge states lid has been open. Moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining observed on front cutting board.
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. One employee who handles food and works cashier with no proof of food handler training. Has been working at establishment for 1+ year.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid unlabeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on case of single service items, keys on prep table, drink with food storage. Person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water, fruit topping stored on the floor in back kitchen. Person in charge raised.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle has lid open and grease on ground around unit.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle touching beef product on make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup in cabinets at front line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quatanery ammonium wiping cloth at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm. Also, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager on cook line touch hat with gloved hands, then continue to handle food without hand wash. Spoke to manager during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop across from cook line cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese sticks, fries, cheese 49-62F person in charge states items have been in unit overnight, unsure how long items have been out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop across from cook line cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese sticks, fries, cheese 49-62F person in charge states items have been in unit overnight, unsure how long items have been out of temperature. Also, tomatoes and lettuce in unit to right of fliptop at 46-55F. Person in charge discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front line with staining.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and vape on case of food product at dry storage area. Person in charge removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup observed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing from cold holding units at front line.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside back door and then came back in and handled clean utensil without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee then washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler on cookline soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front service line used to dump a beverage. Ice in hand wash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired more than 60 days unable to provide proof of food safety training.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and 4 employees working filled out health form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense bacon bits in container next to cheese sauce. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Two sealed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, sealed bag of onions stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at front service area. Employee remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm
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