Charley's Philly Steaks

2382 Grand Cypress Dr Ste 987, Lutz, FL 33559 · Permanent Food Service · License 6114059

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitSep 11, 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.

    5 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Cooked chicken wings no date over 24 hours in walk in cooler . Operator marked the date correctly

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Cutting board stained

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.

      Degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name , operator labeled it correctly

    Basic2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee drink on shelf with clean dish together in front line of the restaurant. Operator discarded the drink

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Current license displayed1