CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS
2382 GRAND CYPRESS DRIVE SPACE 987, Lutz FL 33559
Last inspected Nov 7, 2024 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live crawling across floor in dish area -11 live on sticker trap next to desk in dish/office area -2 crawling on wall next to AC unit by back door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053865 | Sep 5, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Nicole has been here for two days, no employee reporting agreement, Nicole read and signed employee health agreement
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm, operator refilled bucket, now at 200ppm
Sep 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. -19 dead on sticky trap -2 dead on floor in between CO2 tanks in prep area
Sep 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken then bread, lettuce and tomatoes without changing gloves or washing hands, sandwich was not served to customer due to the EOS issued
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies by back door
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live crawling across floor in dish area -11 live on sticker trap next to desk in dish/office area -2 crawling on wall next to AC unit by back door
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced turkey (72F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink by 3 compartment sink, sanitizer bucket removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used to scoop spices out of container
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
Dead roaches on premises. -19 dead on sticky trap -2 dead on floor in between CO2 tanks in prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of brown Togo bags in front area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his face and eyeglasses with gloves on and engaged in food preparation no hand washing observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken nuggets at 113 f in hot box in cook line at 1:20pm Discussed with operator to reheat at 165f Second temp taken at 3pm 165f (hot holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bag of shredded cheese no date marked. Manager stated title was opened yesterday and date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in the cook line used for other purposes, observed milk inside the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at some handwash sinks in the kitchen. Operator restocked paper towels in all sinks
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tank not secured with others
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees food and drinks inside of mini cooler in front counter next to cash register. Employee food in walk in cooler not segregated Manager removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 1 employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with manager the need for employees to wear hair restraints. Manager had employees put on hair nets 1 employee did not place hair net on
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles sitting on the floor inside of walk in cooler. Manager removed it and placed it in the shelf 6 inches above the floor
Ice bucket on top of ice machine not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler Observed bag of cut chunks bacon next to unwashed box of lettuce. In walk in cooler Manager stored the cut chunks of bacon on top shelf next to RTE foods
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled money at cash register than removed gloves and placed new gloves on no hand washing. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm three compartment sink. Retested to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by grill top. Ambient air temperature 59 f Cut tomatoes 48 f cut lettuce 46 f cheese 49 f placed into the cooler less than 4 hours. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to freezer 2nd temp all to 43 f
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. Missing for 4 employees
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. Missing for 4 employees
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Ontop of prep table by mop sink employee moved above mop sink
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm operator replaced.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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