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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

2904 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5814998
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/27-19-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Drain cover(s) missing. -mop sink
Basic/29-18-4
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. -cook line cooler seals torn
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door by restrooms
Basic/35B-01-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -woman's restroom sink faucet loose
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of napkins on floor in dry storage
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes in dry storage
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/16-33-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups on floor in back storage room
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 12, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips expired 2022
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels dish area hand sink Operator provided paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Unable to provide proof of employees report for new employees. Employees signed form during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above walk in cooler missing vent cover
Basic/36-24-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Single service lids and cups stored on floor in back store room
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter no vacuum breaker on side hose connects to
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in back storage area
Basic/25-05-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Singles service to go containers not inverted Single service knives in bin not presented with handles up Operator inverted items
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Not all facing proper direction. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter no vacuum breaker on side hose connects to
High priority/29-42-4
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 operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks Operator stated waiting for shipment
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Employee unable to provide proof of food handler cards
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 operator with form Employees read and signed form during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors not closing completely
Basic/32-04-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board grooved
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses case on shelving above cheese sauce and next to boxes of single service gloves
Basic/40-06-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in back storage area
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Singles service to go containers not inverted Single service knives in bin not presented with handles up Operator inverted items
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors
Basic/32-04-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on walk-in freezer shelf above bottles of juice
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Dozens of cases of lids on the floor in back storage area
Basic/25-05-4

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.