CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
1675 W 49 ST UNIT 1248, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786-703-7180
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator less than 3 hours. Operator closed reach in cooler lid.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator less than 3 hours. Operator closed reach in cooler lid.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored behind sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to dishwashing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tong in standing water at 88°F at front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light no proper shield at dishwashing area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. Operator stored properly.
Dec 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer bottle stored on top of preparation table front counter. Operator stored sanitizer by hand sink away from preparation table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket inside hand wash sink. Employee removed ice bucket.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed front counter by soda machine,soil card board on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickles bucket stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed stored food bucket 6 inches above the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs inside container with water at ambient temperature, employee stored tongs inside clean plastic container no water.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change task, changed gloves without washing hands first. Employee got coached in proper glove use and hand washing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not identified in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor next to the three compartment sink. Also observed boxes of bread stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above single service storage area.
Opened employee open ice cream container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open cup of ice cream in walk in freezer. Operator discarded ice cream.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Employee removed plastic container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand sink next to to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
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. Observed no proof for any training for employees Angelica, Sandra and Carolina at time of inspection. Manager arrived during inspection, verified employee certifications for all employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallon with lemonade mix stored inside walk in cooler on the floor, Employee stored lemonade mix gallon on shelf above the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop no hung to dry
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on preparation tables no stored in sanitizer solution between uses front counter area.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed for Angelica penuela and Alison copeda expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above 3 compartment sink, ceiling tiles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach in cooler at front counter next to fryer, in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between wall and veggies washing sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile near walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in back area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve plastic trays stored on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese at 45F Cold Holding in reach in cooler by cook line. Cheese container was over filled and French fries (65F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table. According to employee fries have been out for 45 minutes. Operator placed fries in reach in cooler to chill. Operator removed cheese container inside reach in cooler to chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS next to vegetable 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. Observed no available for any employees.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile near walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in back area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal wallet near vegetable sink. Operator removed immediately.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed three containers broken and two lids cracked on drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda bibs syrup on floor near ice machine. Observed water bottle cases on floor. Observed cooking oil box on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored In between wall and vegetable sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve plastic trays stored on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor next to mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
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.