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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

9890 HUTCHINSON PARK DR, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 803-387-9913

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613481
Grade history
MAR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen near triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink cup on fry station where hot cheese Is stored. Moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer,
Basic/14-69-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm bucket up front next to ice cream machine
Basic/21-08-4
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 9222 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink in back kitchen
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked wings 78f-90f. Stated been in cooler since 9am. At 12:30pm wings haven't reached below 70f. Advised to discard
High priority/03D-01-5
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on line used register upfront then went back to line to make subs without washing hands and changing gloves
High priority/12A-09-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 70 wings not cooled to 70f more than 2 hours
High priority/01B-02-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date marking stored overnight
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense, manager opened and adjusted paper towels
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handsink upfront next to register 74f
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottle over pans of chicken wings in reach in cooler, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Lady on fryer wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on Floor and build up under unit
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with debris on coolers
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to store cup of lemonade, moved
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on drying rack next to clean clear tops, discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Coffee creamers, milk and opened water in reach in cooler on line. Moved to walk in cooler in employee area
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Fry cook wearing Yellow and green bracelet, lady Cook removed it
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer -Around door of walk in freezer -Behind walk in cooler unit
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 9222 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Provided email flyer.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge Stored in handsink, moved
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Both cooks in kitchen touching cell phone and wiping hands on pants, not washing hands and changing gloves as needed
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45f on front counter next to shake machine, placed on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment has no manager certificate at location for a manager that's employee at this location. Manager arrived with his certificate Carlos
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored over condiments packed mustard, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Ladies on cook line wear a watch while preparing foods
Basic/13-07-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored in a manner to dry. Stored in mop sink soaking in its wetness.. moved to hang to dry
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink upfront used to dump ice inside
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Hansink upfront used to wash metal cups out Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Employees unavailable to show test strips Time Extended
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both kitchen employees wearing watches during food prep
Basic/13-07-4/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Still wearing watches Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. All Togo places stored unprotected
Basic/25-06-4/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Still stored unprotected stored upright with liners, not in use at time. Time Extended
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of chicken Philly and beef Philly raw meats cases stored on top on case of tomatoes
High priority/08A-05-6
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter needs back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter
High priority/29-42-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in walk in cooler unable to tell when it was opened.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink upfront water turned off at sink, person in charge unable to turn on at time of inspection
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink upfront used to dump ice inside
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips for triple sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened person water bottle stored on clean dish rack over slicer
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both kitchen employees wearing watches during food prep
Basic/13-07-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. All Togo places stored unprotected
Basic/25-06-4
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen near triple sink.
High priority/35A-02-6
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 9222 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings in rear left side reach in cooler parallel to cooking station were 46-47F. Person in charge indicated wings were placed in cooler one hour prior. Person in charge placed chicken wings back in walk in cooler for cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter on mop sink located adjacent to prep table. Person in charge placed vacuum breaker back on non chemical side.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Establishment had no written plan for cleaning vomit or diarrhea event. Manager indicated establishment does not use bleach. Discussed with manager that establishment will need to adjust their written procedures to reflect sanitizer being used. Inspector provided copy of state guidelines. *Repeat Violation** *
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area surrounding mixing apparatus on Vita-mix machine located behind service counter is soiled. Area surrounding soda and slushy machine dispenser located in dining area is soiled. Front and rear reach in coolers parallel to cooking station on left side had soiled gasket seals.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for two employees on duty who had been employed for 8-9 months.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The back handle of reach in freezer located parallel to cooking station is soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag stored with single service containers atop storage rack located adjacent to walk in cooler. Person in charge removed handbag.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in rear reach in cooler located parallel to cooking station.
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers and lids on storage rack located parallel to walk in cooler not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.