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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

6830 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 8033879913

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2611607
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor near boxed drinks, manage killed and discarded roach during inspection
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boneless chicken (109-111F - Hot Holding)stored in hot holding cabinet. Employee turned up the temperature for hot holding cabinet.
High priority/03B-01-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at Hand sink near triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on counter where food is being prepped in bags.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler Fan covers.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of food containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in office/ storage area.
Basic/36-37-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go bags stored on floor in office/storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand washing sign sink near triple sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near ice cream machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. One expired employee training expired 6/23/25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust in fan covers in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor in office/storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, employee discarded beverage
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked in shelf in ware washing area
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bucket of lemonade stored under front counter area near register
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Platters and lids stored not inverted on storage shelf
Basic/25-06-4
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect near boxed drinks
High priority/35A-02-6
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide present for flying insects on shelf with chemicals
High priority/41-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (53F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in flip top cooler next to the cooking equipment. Manager closed lid to allow food items to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In office/dry storage room
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food without beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black plastic platters stored not inverted on shelf near the walk in cooler
Basic/25-06-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly steak stored over ready to eat condiment/ sauces in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food items
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area
Basic/36-37-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table where condiments are stored.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf near triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep tables, employee moved knife during inspection
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink. Water is leaking into a red bucket
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Manager ordered new cutting boards Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area where office is located
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · No change Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects in kitchen are near mop sink and prep area
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler, manager properly stored food items
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor near boxed drinks, manage killed and discarded roach during inspection
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small soufflé cup used to scoop seasoning
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area where office is located
Basic/36-37-5
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Several employee chewing gum while preparing food items and washing dishes in ware washing area. Spoke to manager about chewing gum and food while working with food or clean dishes or utensils
Basic/12B-09-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cups of marinara sauce, jacket stored on case of cups. Employee moved personal items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in ware washing area
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Boxed fountain drink Diet Coke stored on floor, manager properly stored Diet Coke. Case of fries stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan cover in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service platter and lids stored not inverted on dry storage shelf
Basic/25-06-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep table and ice cream mixer. Manager properly stored wiping cloths
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.