CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 210F, Orlando FL 32809 · 305.406.1583
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding);
Vacuum breaker installed improperly at the splitter added to hose bibb.
Oct 10, 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
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Wings, 75F cooling 3hrs. Operator moved to freezer for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese sauce 88F 3hrs hot holding. Advised to immediately reheat to 165F for temp recovery
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/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler is leaking
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in fry cooler. And topping cooler
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler over 24 hours not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler and chicken wing cooler.
May 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice for temperature recovery.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler over 24 hours not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler holding chicken wings.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler and chicken wing cooler.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath soda fountain syrup machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice for temperature recovery.
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 to operator operator printed and posted.
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. Provided to operator. Operator had employees acknowledge and sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in walk in cooler over 24 hours not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dry storage, and 3 compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator, operator posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler holding chicken wings.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front service reach in cooler and chicken wing cooler.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken tender stored over water bottles at reach in cooler across from fryers at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two green cutting boards at triple sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front line and hand washing sink by triple sink. Operator replaced with soap
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel at hand washing sink by triple sink. Operator placed a paper towel roll on top of dispenser
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to food containers stored under broken soap dispenser. Every time soap is used,soap gets over the box.operator removed non working soap dispenser
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler by grill
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Significant standing water in reach-in cooler on front cookline
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched deli-paper contaminated with raw chicken, raw chicken then touched sliced ready-to-eat cheese
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 in mop sink, 15 by ice on front line. Next day callback per Kim Pleicones
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon stored over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched deli-paper contaminated with raw chicken, raw chicken then touched sliced ready-to-eat cheese
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding temperatures of sliced provolone, sliced Swiss, shred cheddar range 53F-55F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding temperatures of sliced provolone, sliced Swiss, shred cheddar range 53F-55F products labeled and verified by operator to have been received 1/5 and 1/9
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles on cart with single serve cup lids
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard box in front of handwash sink in back prep area
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink at front counter, sink in back area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in front of secured tanks
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Boxed food on top shelf walk-in cooler next to cut lettuce
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on dry storage shelf, purse above sauce
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on front line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bowls in warewashing clean storage rack
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tomatoes in walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Mission tiles on front line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris and grease build up on side of grill and cabinets
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in back area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Significant standing water in reach-in cooler on front cookline
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Whole peppers over commercially processed dressing
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewashing area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket and mop sink
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked bacon with fat (80F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. Provided time control forms.
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 forms.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard stocked on top of sink. Staff removed boxes
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. Provided forms.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager verified ownership., manager printed license.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Leak front counter
Food stored on floor. Cheese sticks and chicken in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Dish area.
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