CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS
2615 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY, Plant City FL 33566 · 216-688-6772
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by back ice machine. 1 live roach on wall by display case
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired February 1, 2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ice cream mix (47F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Manager opened walk in freezer and called service tech
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer on walk in cooler showing 40 but ambient temperature is at 47f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by ice machine turned off due to issue with leg mechanism to turn on water
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Amir Ibhram. Other Certified Food Manager certification for Samantha not valid. Not employed at location anymore.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets: milk (55F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on safe staff cards
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in front of reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On condenser line and floors
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by back ice machine. 1 live roach on wall by display case
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 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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink unable to dispense soap by front counter. Table was moved away from wall and unable to reach soap.
Ice buildup in walk in cooler behind condenser.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink next to three compartment sink
Standing water in mop sink.
Aug 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink located on site plans to right side of three compartment sink removed. Observed connections on wall
Standing water in mop sink.
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Manager placed raw beef of grill and handled wrapper of raw beef with gloved hand. They then proceeded to handle roll with out changing gloves
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw chicken stored behind pan of raw beef in make line cooler next to flat top.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink located on site plans to right side of three compartment sink removed. Observed connections on wall
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.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on shelf next to detergent
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink
Standing water in mop sink.
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is using chlorine and has quaternary test strips.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup out of container.
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on storage shelf in front of ice machine above seasonings. Operator moved drinks from shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line in front of fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the bottom of the walk in freezer door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloth on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator placed all wiping cloth inside bucket
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Disinfecting bleach present advised operator to go by approved grade bleach. Approved grade bleach purchased by operator during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is using chlorine and has quaternary test strips.
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 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup out of container.
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on storage shelf in front of ice machine above seasonings. Operator moved drinks from shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table next to ice machine. Operator removed phone from prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line in front of fryers.
Food stored on floor. Chicken nuggets stored on floor in freezer. operator placed nuggets on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the bottom of the walk in freezer door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator poured water out of container.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with a poster.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloth on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator placed all wiping cloth inside bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm.
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. To right side of three compartment sink
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. For some employees
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink was installed far away due to table being pulled out. Discussed with manager to move soap location by front counter for easier access
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door reach in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. To left side of mop sink
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple cleaners stored on rack by sugar bin. Manager removed
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. To right side of three compartment sink
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. For some employees
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink was installed far away due to table being pulled out. Discussed with manager to move soap location by front counter for easier access
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door reach in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. To left side of mop sink
Observed water leaking from ceiling tiles above mop sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee cup and energy drink on tray of syrups in walk in cooler
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.