CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
899 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904-592-7118
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 6 live ants on root-beer nozzle of soda machine. Employee removed all nozzles and cleaned entire area. Did not observed any ants after cleaning.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee with gloved hands handled three sheets of raw beef and placed on grill then handled bread for sandwich to put into toaster with no handwash.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near bag- in- box soda rack. Also, observed 1 live flying insect near mop sink.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 live ants on grate of soda machine in lobby. Employee removed grate and took to dish to wash and cleaned and sanitized tray of soda machine. No ants observed after cleaning.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler three boxes of raw beef for sandwiches on shelf above ready to eat bacon bits and sliced turkey. Employee put boxes of raw beef on bottom shelf and moved all ready to eat food to top two shelves.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Sliced provolone is stacked higher than fill line of pan. Employee removed some cheese and put in bottom of reach in cooler to bring temperature down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf under front counter, spray bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer and cans of stainless steel cleaner stored next to packs of napkins. Employee moved all chemicals to proper storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing sandwiches for customers.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both doors of flip top reach in cooler on cook line torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk-in freezer to right of door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back dry storage, box of paper towels stored on floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Next to front prep sink, stack of to go boxes not inverted. Employee flipped all boxes over.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon arrival, female employee was handling cell phone. She put cellphone into her pocket, put gloves on without washing her hands and began making two steak sandwiches for customers.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 6 live ants on root-beer nozzle of soda machine. Employee removed all nozzles and cleaned entire area. Did not observed any ants after cleaning.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf under front counter, 2 spray bottles of disinfectant and 2 cans of cleaner stored next to packs of napkins. Employee moved all chemicals off shelf and into back room.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, gallon of milk not date marked. Employee stated it was opened no earlier than Monday. Employee put Monday date on gallon of milk.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage rack in back hallway near walk-in cooler, to go cup used as scoop in salt and pepper mix. Employee removed cup from product.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on both doors of flip top reach in cooler on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer on floor right of door ice build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal rack across from 3 compartment sink, multiple pans stored with old labels on them.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed cases of tomatoes and green peppers stored above plastic containers of prepped sliced onions and sliced green peppers.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line, handled cell phone then put gloves on and prepared food for customers without washing his hands.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed by clean dish rack across from triple sink. 2 live flying insects observed at front counter near container of fruit toppings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of stainless steel cleaner and spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to single service ramekins on back shelf of table entering the kitchen. Employee moved chemicals to different location.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler on cook line, gallon of milk not date marked. Employee stated it was opened yesterday morning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen, one green cutting board soiled on prep table. Also, hanging up by triple sink one green cutting board soiled. Also, interior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby has white calcium build up.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage rack by walk-in cooler, to go cup used as scooper in container of salt and pepper mix. Employee removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One water bottle on prep table near microwave on cook line. One water bottle on dry storage rack next to food products. Employee discarded both water bottles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbuds case and pack of gum on prep table in kitchen in front of microwave. Employee moved belongings.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with sandwich toppings both gaskets are torn on each door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up on floor by back shelf and also on side of door and door way into freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have build up of grease. Also, shelf below flat top grill has build up of food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On rack across from triple sink, multiple containers with old labels still on them present.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes and green bell pepper stored on shelf above prepped sliced bell peppers and sliced onions.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler on make line, sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were in cooler less than three hours. Manager moved to walk in cooler to lower temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at triple sink filled with degreaser not labeled. Employee added label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table behind make line, two employee water bottles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on clean prep table next to cheese sauce dispenser. Manager removed phone.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter slates missing. Manager stated they were washed the night prior and have not been put back.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in use on cutting board. Manager moved to sanitizer bucket.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled personal cell phone with gloved hands, and immediately began preparing french fries without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, container of raw chicken stored on top of case of sub rolls. Items moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw bacon stored over ready to eat tomatoes. Items moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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/ No certified food manager present with five employees working.
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. Missing for one employee working today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop salt/pepper mix in dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee water bottles on prep counter on main cook line in kitchen. Bottles moved and stored correctly.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee on cook line chewing food while working in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep counter on cook line, employee phone stored. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Cases of sub rolls in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from emergency exit in dining area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored on cook line tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and bucket refilled. Retested 200ppm.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation buckets on cook line reading 0ppm, employees remade all sanitation buckets to 150ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees making food orders with watches and bracelets on cook line.
Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of french fries in walk in freezer, manager corrected during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple stacks of to go containers that are not in use stored food contact surface up throughout cook line, manager began to turn over stacks of containers during inspection.
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.