CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS
2355 US HWY 1 S, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · (909) 446-6565
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Faucet very tight. Does not move.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top reach in cooler sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding)
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top reach in cooler sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk in cooler from earlier in the week per operator not dated. Operator dated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink front side of kitchen. Operator refilled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand wash sink near triple sink paper towels dispenser battery dead.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water handle at hand wash sink does not move to turn on near triple sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler left side of grill has dark marks that's no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks above boneless chicken warmer. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items above boneless chicken warmer. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed hood filter cover soiled with grease build up.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under cash register counter. Operator removed.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can by rear Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No. Soap at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Faucet very tight. Does not move.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hat. Cell phone by single service items move rear rack. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in frontline corner of next to cook line.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Open gallon of milk not dated operator says it was open four days ago. Operator dated.
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. Employee kirista not informed of responsibility. Employee signed document during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of food warmer unit. Employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed in bucket.
Feb 24, 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks on wall in kitchen by 3 compartment sink not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards in kitchen by 3 compartment sink with multiple cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on counter by milkshake machine with no lid.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean dishes on shelf over 3 compartment sink stacked and wet.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. On bottom of flip top cooler by bread rack Operator discarded milk Milk opened 9-3-2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk on bottom of flip top cooler by bread rack opened 9/3
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On shelf under flat top grill
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw bacon stored above unwashed produce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer at wing station, chicken (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chicken in drawer for 2.5/hours, operator reheated chicken to 168F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, missing back flow preventer on non-chemical dispenser side of splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. On make line, bottom of reach in cooler. Opened jug of milk, to dated. Operator stated was opened yesterday AM.
Handwash sink in dish area, operator states sink is not operational. She placed trash can in front, stopped employees from trying to use sink.
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. Employee at register, hired for two weeks per manager, no proof available for employee responsibility. Emailed operator employee agreement form.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the wing station, uncovered drink on top of warmer. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dish drying rack, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front counter above ice cream machine, dust buildup on wall
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, plastic bucket of pickles stored on floor. In walk in freezer, cases of bread on floor. In dry storage area, 2 jugs of fryer oil stored under shelf on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer, heavy buildup of ice on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At wing station, tongs hanging on warmer drawer handle. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining area, cabinet under soda dispenser is soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter area, next to icee machine, to go containers not stored inverted.
Utensils in poor condition. On knife rack, large filet knife has chipped edge.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at 3 compartment sink not labeled. Person in Charge labeled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator during inspection.
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