CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
4980 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352-236-0436
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the front counter area, milk in ice bath at 48F, per manager milk was brought out at 9:00am.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. For two new onsite employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the front line, chicken wings no date marked, Manager date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted (June 1, 2025).
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee food stored above container of lemonade, Manager removed the employee food.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front line paper plates not inverted, manager inverted.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For one female employee, 09/19/2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the front area blocked by garbage can, Manager moved.
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. For one new female employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license (June 1, 2025) posted
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer case of chicken tenders on floor, employee moved off the floor.
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above container with lemonade, manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, turkey 46F, manager moved to freezer to drop temperature down.
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 walk-in cooler, milk no date marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the front counter area, spoon handle touching cookies, Manager removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front area, to go containers not inverted, manager inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of tomatoes stored above container with cooked chicken wings.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the front counter area, milk in ice bath at 48F, per manager milk was brought out at 9:00am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter area, milk in ice bath at 48F, per manager milk was brought out at 9:00am.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the back area, manager provided.
Food stored on floor. At the walk-in freezer entrance, bread box on floor, also in walk-in freezer, container of chicken nuggets on floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers above prep sink with old labels.
Jun 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. For any employee.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the cook line, cut tomatoes, lettuce and chicken wings no date marked, also in walk-in cooler lettuce and milk no date marked, per Manager most items were cooked/prepared 04/13-14/2024.
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. For any employee.
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. For any employees
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with some food residue.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Leaned stack containers above prep sink with old stickers residue.
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front line, grilled onions 48F, manager moved to freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken wings 120F-129F, chicken was cooked around 2:00pm and will be discarded at 6:00pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored above single use gloves, Manager moved.
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. No training proof for any employee.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler observed employee personal food above customers food, manager moved.
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.