Charleys Philly Steaks - Brandon Town Center Mall
459 Brandon Town Center, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917449
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 complaint inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Container lid in front counter hand sink. Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand sink in prep area used as dump sink, observed ice in sink.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed bell pepper stored over bottled drinks in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor.
Case of fries on the walk in cooler floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plastic cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed cup.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A98Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Cell phone on front counter by cheese pump. Jacket, hat and backpack on shelf in office area next to and on food items. Operator removed items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5 tanks by back door. Operator secured with chain.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.