CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE
4444 W CYPRESS · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran high temp dish machine multiple times, temped 141.3F to 152.3F, ran a few more times and temped 158.1F. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled cutting boards, then handled clean food containers from dish machine without replaced gloves and hand wash. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing techniques and gloves changing procedures. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked olives mixer (49F – Cold Holding) stored on cold well. Operator placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles under three-compartments sink.
Basic 2
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at dish machine area. Discussed with operator, employee went to eat in employee break room. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. A few food employees.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.