CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS - BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL
459 BRANDON TOWN CENTER, Brandon FL 33511 · 646-462-1812
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in cabinet at front counter. Employee eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025013644 | Feb 17, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2025005404 | Dec 17, 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler prepared 3/8/2026. Operator placed date.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Employee drinks on shelf in prep area stored over food. Operator removed drinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/2 pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soda fountain drain grate. Operator placed scoop in container.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator added more quat tablets, tested at 200ppm.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 tanks near back door unsecured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic tubs on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter. Operator inverted.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked wings in walk in cooler.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl in front counter hand sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed employee clean.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked wings in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 200 ppm.
Feb 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 observed on soda syrup boxes on rack. 4 observed on floor under soda syrup rack. 12 observed on floor under prep sink. 4 observed on floor under desk. 7 observed on floor behind CO2 tanks. 1 observed on aluminum pot lid under 3 compartment sink. Approximately 40 observed under ice bin at front counter. 14 observed on lower shelf at end of front counter. 8 observed in cabinet under toaster.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator corrected to allow towels to dispense.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by walk in freezer and near fryers. Sandwich meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of mushrooms and bell peppers stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed on lower shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near walk in freezer. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Dec 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in cabinet at front counter. Employee eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings observed behind ice machine and under prep sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in both hand sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink observed on counter near fruit toppings. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf next to ketchup packs. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near walk in freezer. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler had dust accumulation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in walk in cooler. Employee removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted
Apr 10, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.