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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

5315 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3337663
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8356921
DBPR license5106033

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest strip hanging over soda boxes in back storage area. Operator moved pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced chicken (61F – Cold Holding); Cooked onion (64F – Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight. Operator to discard Chicken and Cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced chicken (61F – Cold Holding); Cooked onion (64F – Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight. Operator to discard Chicken and Cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food items on dry storage shelf. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. No proof of employee agreements. Emailed to operator. Operator filled out agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of food warmer across from fryers. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hoods over fryers on cook line.

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers in walk in cooler and containers stored above triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.