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CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

6192 GUNN HWY, Tampa FL 33625 · 201-668-6672

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916604
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: shredded lettuce 56 F, Swiss cheese 54 F, provolone cheese 55 F, raw chicken wing 54 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $460

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026031445May 28, 2026Jun 11, 2026$300
3--2025013072Jan 9, 2025Apr 2, 2025$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked chicken nugget off the floor and then changed gloves and put new gloves on no hand washing. Discussed Proper washing with employees
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Green onions directly touching Togo plastic bag non food grade in walk in cooler
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
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. 10 international food service executive trainings all expired in 2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of sliced white cheese 48 F and raw chicken wing 48 F stored in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: sliced white cheese 45 F, raw chicken wing 44 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Most of the employees training expired on 2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to three-compartments sink blocked by mop bucket and a stack of baskets stored in sink. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Astudillo.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purses stored on shelf with package sugars, single service food containers and over the cooking oils at dry food storage area,
Basic/40-06-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Astudillo.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup with no handle used as dispenser in salt bin.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested less than 100ppm. Employee reset sanitation solution, test 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: shredded lettuce 56 F, Swiss cheese 54 F, provolone cheese 55 F, raw chicken wing 54 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Astudillo.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup with no handle used as dispenser in salt bin.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart at cook line. Operator relocated cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water and no soap in handwash sink at cook line. Discussed with employee about proper handwash procedures, employee properly washed hands again.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: sliced provolone cheese 57 F, sliced Swiss cheese 58 F, whipped cream 57 F, ice cream mix 57 F. Employee keep the connected walk-in freezer door opens to the walk-in cooler, and contacted owner to call refrigerator repair company. re temped: sliced provolone cheese 51 F, sliced Swiss cheese 48 F, whipped cream 49 F, ice cream mix 50 F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning

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.