CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
2500 W BROWARD BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954-999-0535
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed procedures to manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee using cellphone while engaging in food preparation.
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.
Old date marking label stuck to food containers after cleaning, observed on drying rack above triple sink. Operator removed.
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the front counter. The solution was moved off of the floor.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the cook line table, an employee beverage was stored. The beverage was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On the cook line table, an employee cell phone was stored. The cell phone was removed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the front line cutting board wrapped around the blade of the bench scraper. The cloth was moved to a sanitizer bucket.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink hand washing sink. The supervisor supplied paper towels
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, in a 1/6 pan of 74F water was stored a pair of tongs. The tongs were removed to the triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the cook line. Sanitizer bucket set up and cloths placed in bucket
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Spray (Chlorine 200ppm) at triple sink. Operator diluted and corrected to 100ppm.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer measuring +6 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in 74F standing water at cook line. Operator dumped water.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink across from 3 Compartment sink
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed from floor an placed on shelf
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Emailed procedures to manager
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Icicles hanging from ceiling in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in cook line. Water temperature at 78F. Operator discarded water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Operator inverted
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to be sanitizer solution.
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